Puffins in Alaska in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see puffins in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 692 of the 2,204 sightings logged across the year (31.4%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for puffins in Alaska
31.4%
of yearly sightings
692
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
2,204
verified records a year
June 26.3%, July 31.4%, August 29%. Busiest month is July at 31.4%.
2,204 verified observations of puffins in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When puffins are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
July
692 records (31.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0.1% |
| February | 18 | 0.8% |
| March | 4 | 0.2% |
| April | 8 | 0.4% |
| May | 168 | 7.6% |
| Junepeak | 580 | 26.3% |
| Julypeak | 692 | 31.4% |
| Augustpeak | 640 | 29% |
| September | 85 | 3.9% |
| October | 4 | 0.2% |
| November | 1 | 0% |
| December | 1 | 0% |
Puffins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tufted Puffin | 1,139 |
| Horned Puffin | 1,064 |
In Alaska, July carries 31.4% of the year's puffins sightings, about 23.1 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 (26.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (29%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The puffins most often recorded in Alaska are Tufted Puffin and Horned Puffin. 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 puffins you are most likely to see
- Tufted Puffin1,139 records
- Horned Puffin1,064 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see puffins in Alaska in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 692 of the 2,204 verified puffins sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 31.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see puffins 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 puffins in Alaska?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 2,204 verified observations.
Which puffins are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Tufted Puffin and Horned Puffin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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