Dolphins in Texas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dolphins in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 145 of the 1,595 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), 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 Texas
9.1%
of yearly sightings
145
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
1,595
verified records a year
April 11.2%, May 9.1%, June 8.7%. 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, May carries 9.1% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (11.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.7%) after. The busiest month is March (11.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 145 of the 1,595 verified dolphins sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dolphins in Texas?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.