Sea Otters in Washington in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see sea otters in Washington. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 69 of the 349 sightings logged across the year (19.8%), 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 sea otters in Washington
19.8%
of yearly sightings
69
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
349
verified records a year
June 14.3%, July 19.8%, August 11.5%. Busiest month is July at 19.8%.
349 verified observations of sea otters in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea otters are recorded in Washington
Peak month
July
69 records (19.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 3.4% |
| February | 11 | 3.2% |
| March | 12 | 3.4% |
| April | 31 | 8.9% |
| May | 39 | 11.2% |
| Junepeak | 50 | 14.3% |
| Julypeak | 69 | 19.8% |
| Augustpeak | 40 | 11.5% |
| September | 33 | 9.5% |
| October | 21 | 6% |
| November | 19 | 5.4% |
| December | 12 | 3.4% |
Sea Otters you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Sea Otter | 349 |
In Washington, July carries 19.8% of the year's sea otters sightings, about 11.5 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 June (14.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (11.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sea otters most often recorded in Washington are Sea Otter. 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 sea otters you are most likely to see
- Sea Otter349 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea otters in Washington in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 69 of the 349 verified sea otters sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 19.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see sea otters in Washington?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for sea otters in Washington?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 349 verified observations.
Which sea otters are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Sea Otter, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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