Season Almanac
Clementines

Fruit in January

Are clementines in season in January?

YesAt their best in January.

January is month 3 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Clementines are in season November through February in the United States, and at their best in December and January.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebIn
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. NovIn
  12. DecBest

Buying clementines in January

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.
Try this
Toss segments through a kale or fennel salad.

Goes well with, in season in January

Kale

Also at their best in January

GrapefruitKiwisLemonsOranges

Clementines in other months

FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Everything about clementines, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.