Fruit in August
Are clementines in season in August?
NoThe season starts in November.
The season ended in February, 6 months before August, and starts again in November, 3 months later. Fresh clementines sold in August are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Clementines are in season November through February in the United States, and at their best in December and January.
- JanBest
- FebIn
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- NovIn
- DecBest
In season in August instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Other mandarins and oranges cover most of the year. Summer fruit is imported from the southern hemisphere.
- How to pick
- Heavy for their size with glossy, close-fitting skin. Puffy skin means a dry fruit.
- Ripening at home
- Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.
- How to store
- A few days on the counter, or 2 weeks in the fridge.
Clementines in other months
Everything about clementines, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.