Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are clementines in season in June?

NoThe season starts in November.

The season ended in February, 4 months before June, and starts again in November, 5 months later. Fresh clementines sold in June 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.

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

In season in June 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.

Goes well with, in season in June

Clementines in other months

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

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