Best Time to See Turkey Vultures in Alaska

September is the best time to see turkey vultures in Alaska. Based on 1 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when turkey vultures are most active across the year in Alaska.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 20, 2026.

Best months: September

1 verified observations of turkey vultures in Alaska, recorded across 1 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When turkey vultures are recorded in Alaska

Peak month

September

1 records (100% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March00%
April00%
May00%
June00%
July00%
August00%
Septemberpeak1100%
October00%
November00%
December00%

Turkey Vultures you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Turkey Vulture1

Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo

Typical weather in Alaska

Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when turkey vultures are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for turkey vultures sit around 43 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRain
Jan20°F11°F1.8"
Feb24°F14°F2.4"
Mar33°F19°F1.7"
Apr44°F27°F1.3"
May58°F41°F1.8"
Jun67°F50°F1.2"
Jul69°F54°F3.5"
Aug66°F52°F4.5"
Sepbest time55°F43°F5.2"
Oct42°F32°F3.7"
Nov27°F18°F3.6"
Dec22°F12°F3.1"

Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Alaska. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.

Sightings of turkey vultures in Alaska peak in September, when 1 of the year's 1 verified observations are logged — about 100% of the annual total.

The quietest stretch is January, February and March, when turkey vultures are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.

The turkey vultures you are most likely to encounter in Alaska are Turkey Vulture — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.

Where to go

Best places to see turkey vultures in Alaska

  • Alagnak Wild RiverWild River
  • Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic AreaNational Historic Area
  • Aniakchak National Monument & PreserveNational Monument & Preserve
  • Bering Land Bridge National PreserveNational Preserve
  • Cape Krusenstern National MonumentNational Monument
  • Denali National Park & PreserveNational Park & Preserve

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to see turkey vultures in Alaska?+

September is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through September, based on 1 verified iNaturalist observations.

When are turkey vultures hardest to see in Alaska?+

January is the quietest month for turkey vultures in Alaska, with no verified records on iNaturalist.

Are turkey vultures active year-round in Alaska?+

Turkey vultures are recorded in 1 of 12 months in Alaska, concentrated around September.