Grizzly Bears in Alaska in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see grizzly bears in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,238 of the 4,233 sightings logged across the year (29.2%), 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 grizzly bears in Alaska
29.2%
of yearly sightings
1,238
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
4,233
verified records a year
June 20.8%, July 29.2%, August 26.4%. Busiest month is July at 29.2%.
4,233 verified observations of grizzly bears in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When grizzly bears are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
July
1,238 records (29.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0% |
| March | 12 | 0.3% |
| April | 32 | 0.8% |
| May | 315 | 7.4% |
| Junepeak | 879 | 20.8% |
| Julypeak | 1,238 | 29.2% |
| Augustpeak | 1,117 | 26.4% |
| September | 538 | 12.7% |
| October | 69 | 1.6% |
| November | 25 | 0.6% |
| December | 4 | 0.1% |
Grizzly Bears you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Bear | 4,233 |
In Alaska, July carries 29.2% of the year's grizzly bears sightings, about 20.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (20.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (26.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The grizzly bears most often recorded in Alaska are Brown Bear. 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 grizzly bears you are most likely to see
- Brown Bear4,233 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see grizzly bears in Alaska in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 1,238 of the 4,233 verified grizzly bears sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 29.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see grizzly bears in Alaska?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for grizzly bears in Alaska?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 4,233 verified observations.
Which grizzly bears are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Brown Bear, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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