Dolphins in Mississippi in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dolphins in Mississippi. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 13 of the 146 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 dolphins in Mississippi
8.9%
of yearly sightings
13
records in May
#6
busiest month of 12
146
verified records a year
April 6.2%, May 8.9%, June 10.3%. Busiest month is September at 17.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 2.1% |
| February | 14 | 9.6% |
| March | 14 | 9.6% |
| April | 9 | 6.2% |
| May | 13 | 8.9% |
| Junepeak | 15 | 10.3% |
| Julypeak | 19 | 13% |
| August | 12 | 8.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 25 | 17.1% |
| October | 8 | 5.5% |
| November | 8 | 5.5% |
| December | 6 | 4.1% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 144 |
In Mississippi, May carries 8.9% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 0.6 points above 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 rising from April (6.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.3%) after. The busiest month is September (17.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dolphins most often recorded in Mississippi are Common Bottlenose Dolphin. 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 dolphins you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin144 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Mississippi in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 13 of the 146 verified dolphins sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dolphins in Mississippi?+
May is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though September and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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