Fruit in May
Are clementines in season in May?
NoThe season starts in November.
The season ended in February, 3 months before May, and starts again in November, 6 months later. Fresh clementines sold in May 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
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- NovIn
- DecBest
In season in May 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 May
Clementines in other months
Everything about clementines, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.