Gray Whales in Alaska in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see gray whales in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 35 of the 139 sightings logged across the year (25.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 10, 2026.
Peak month for gray whales in Alaska
25.2%
of yearly sightings
35
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
139
verified records a year
March 4.3%, April 25.2%, May 20.1%. Busiest month is April at 25.2%.
139 verified observations of gray whales in Alaska, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When gray whales are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
April
35 records (25.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 6 | 4.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 35 | 25.2% |
| Maypeak | 28 | 20.1% |
| Junepeak | 35 | 25.2% |
| July | 16 | 11.5% |
| August | 11 | 7.9% |
| September | 4 | 2.9% |
| October | 0 | 0% |
| November | 4 | 2.9% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Gray Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Grey Whale | 139 |
In Alaska, April carries 25.2% of the year's gray whales sightings, about 16.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (4.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (20.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The gray whales most often recorded in Alaska are Grey Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which gray whales you are most likely to see
- Grey Whale139 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see gray whales in Alaska in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 35 of the 139 verified gray whales sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 25.2% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see gray whales in Alaska?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, June and May.
What month is best for gray whales in Alaska?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and May, based on 139 verified observations.
Which gray whales are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Grey Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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