Whales in Mississippi in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see whales in Mississippi. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 148 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
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Peak month for whales in Mississippi
13.5%
of yearly sightings
20
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
148
verified records a year
June 10.1%, July 13.5%, August 8.1%. Busiest month is September at 16.9%.
148 verified observations of whales in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When whales are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
September
25 records (16.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 2.7% |
| February | 14 | 9.5% |
| March | 14 | 9.5% |
| April | 9 | 6.1% |
| May | 13 | 8.8% |
| Junepeak | 15 | 10.1% |
| Julypeak | 20 | 13.5% |
| August | 12 | 8.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 25 | 16.9% |
| October | 8 | 5.4% |
| November | 8 | 5.4% |
| December | 6 | 4.1% |
Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 144 |
| Fin Whale | 1 |
In Mississippi, July carries 13.5% of the year's whales sightings, about 5.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (10.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (8.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The whales most often recorded in Mississippi are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Fin Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which whales you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin144 records
- Fin Whale1 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see whales in Mississippi in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 20 of the 148 verified whales sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see whales in Mississippi?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, July and June.
What month is best for whales in Mississippi?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, July and June, based on 148 verified observations.
Which whales are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Fin Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
See whales in Mississippi in other months
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