Seals in Maine in May
Yes, May is a good month to see seals in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 245 of the 2,276 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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.
Good month for seals in Maine
10.8%
of yearly sightings
245
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
2,276
verified records a year
April 2%, May 10.8%, June 21.1%. Busiest month is July at 22.3%.
2,276 verified observations of seals in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When seals are recorded in Maine
Peak month
July
507 records (22.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 1.2% |
| February | 26 | 1.1% |
| March | 30 | 1.3% |
| April | 46 | 2% |
| May | 245 | 10.8% |
| Junepeak | 480 | 21.1% |
| Julypeak | 507 | 22.3% |
| Augustpeak | 450 | 19.8% |
| September | 214 | 9.4% |
| October | 159 | 7% |
| November | 53 | 2.3% |
| December | 39 | 1.7% |
Seals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Harbor Seal | 1,553 |
| Grey Seal | 607 |
| Harp Seal | 9 |
In Maine, May carries 10.8% of the year's seals sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (2%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.1%) after. The busiest month is July (22.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The seals most often recorded in Maine are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which seals you are most likely to see
- Harbor Seal1,553 records
- Grey Seal607 records
- Harp Seal9 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see seals in Maine in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 245 of the 2,276 verified seals sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see seals in Maine?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for seals in Maine?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 2,276 verified observations.
Which seals are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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