Gray Whales in Alaska in July
Yes, July is a good month to see gray whales in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 139 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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.
Good month for gray whales in Alaska
11.5%
of yearly sightings
16
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
139
verified records a year
June 25.2%, July 11.5%, August 7.9%. 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, July carries 11.5% of the year's gray whales sightings, about 3.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (25.2%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.9%) after. The busiest month is April (25.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The gray whales most often recorded in Alaska are Grey Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 16 of the 139 verified gray whales sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see gray whales in Alaska?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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