Dolphins in Texas in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see dolphins in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 184 of the 1,595 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for dolphins in Texas
11.5%
of yearly sightings
184
records in March
#1
busiest month of 12
1,595
verified records a year
February 9.2%, March 11.5%, April 11.2%. Busiest month is March at 11.5%.
1,595 verified observations of dolphins in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in Texas
Peak month
March
184 records (11.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 120 | 7.5% |
| February | 147 | 9.2% |
| Marchpeak | 184 | 11.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 179 | 11.2% |
| May | 145 | 9.1% |
| June | 138 | 8.7% |
| July | 88 | 5.5% |
| August | 99 | 6.2% |
| September | 83 | 5.2% |
| October | 99 | 6.2% |
| November | 145 | 9.1% |
| Decemberpeak | 168 | 10.5% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 1,562 |
| Atlantic Spotted Dolphin | 2 |
| Melon-headed Whale | 2 |
| Pilot Whales | 1 |
In Texas, March carries 11.5% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 3.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (9.2%) into March, and it heads toward April (11.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dolphins most often recorded in Texas are Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which dolphins you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin1,562 records
- Atlantic Spotted Dolphin2 records
- Melon-headed Whale2 records
- Pilot Whales1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Texas in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 184 of the 1,595 verified dolphins sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see dolphins in Texas?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and December.
What month is best for dolphins in Texas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and December, based on 1,595 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.