Gray Whales in Washington in July
Yes, July is a good month to see gray whales in Washington. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 45 of the 431 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 10, 2026.
Good month for gray whales in Washington
10.4%
of yearly sightings
45
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
431
verified records a year
June 10.4%, July 10.4%, August 8.6%. Busiest month is May at 21.3%.
431 verified observations of gray whales in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When gray whales are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
92 records (21.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 4.6% |
| February | 13 | 3% |
| Marchpeak | 57 | 13.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 86 | 20% |
| Maypeak | 92 | 21.3% |
| June | 45 | 10.4% |
| July | 45 | 10.4% |
| August | 37 | 8.6% |
| September | 11 | 2.6% |
| October | 8 | 1.9% |
| November | 8 | 1.9% |
| December | 9 | 2.1% |
Gray Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Grey Whale | 431 |
In Washington, July carries 10.4% of the year's gray whales sightings, about 2.1 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 holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (8.6%) after. The busiest month is May (21.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The gray whales most often recorded in Washington are Grey 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 gray whales you are most likely to see
- Grey Whale431 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see gray whales in Washington in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 45 of the 431 verified gray whales sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see gray whales in Washington?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for gray whales in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and March, based on 431 verified observations.
Which gray whales are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Grey Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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