Whales in Louisiana in November
Yes, November is a good month to see whales in Louisiana. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 21 of the 258 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.
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Good month for whales in Louisiana
8.1%
of yearly sightings
21
records in November
#6
busiest month of 12
258
verified records a year
October 12%, November 8.1%, December 3.9%. Busiest month is April at 22.5%.
258 verified observations of whales in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When whales are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
58 records (22.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 5.8% |
| February | 6 | 2.3% |
| March | 23 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 58 | 22.5% |
| Maypeak | 38 | 14.7% |
| June | 21 | 8.1% |
| July | 14 | 5.4% |
| August | 10 | 3.9% |
| September | 11 | 4.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 31 | 12% |
| November | 21 | 8.1% |
| December | 10 | 3.9% |
Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 249 |
| Melon-headed Whale | 1 |
In Louisiana, November carries 8.1% of the year's whales sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from October (12%) into November, and it heads toward December (3.9%) after. The busiest month is April (22.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The whales most often recorded in Louisiana are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which whales you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin249 records
- Melon-headed Whale1 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see whales in Louisiana in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 21 of the 258 verified whales sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see whales in Louisiana?+
November is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for whales in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and October, based on 258 verified observations.
Which whales are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
See whales in Louisiana in other months
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