Dolphins in Mississippi in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see dolphins in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 15 of the 146 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Common Bottlenose Dolphin photographed in MississippiCommon Bottlenose Dolphin photographed in MississippiCommon Bottlenose Dolphin photographed in Mississippi
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for dolphins in Mississippi

10.3%

of yearly sightings

15

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

146

verified records a year

May 8.9%, June 10.3%, July 13%. Busiest month is September at 17.1%.

Best months: September, July, JunePeak season right now

146 verified observations of dolphins in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When dolphins are recorded in Mississippi

Peak month

September

25 records (17.1% of the year)

Quietest month

January

3 records

MonthObservationsShare
January32.1%
February149.6%
March149.6%
April96.2%
May138.9%
Junepeak1510.3%
Julypeak1913%
August128.2%
Septemberpeak2517.1%
October85.5%
November85.5%
December64.1%

Dolphins you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Bottlenose Dolphin144

In Mississippi, June carries 10.3% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (8.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (13%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The dolphins most often recorded in Mississippi are Common Bottlenose Dolphin. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which dolphins you are most likely to see

  • Common Bottlenose Dolphin144 records
Plan your tripGulf Islands National Seashore

Plan your dolphin trip in Mississippi

Start with live tours near Gulf Islands National Seashore, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see dolphins in Mississippi in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 15 of the 146 verified dolphins sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see dolphins in Mississippi?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, July and June.

What month is best for dolphins in Mississippi?+

September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, July and June, based on 146 verified observations.

Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+

The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Common Bottlenose Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.