Fruit in August
Are kiwis in season in August?
NoThe season starts in October.
The season ended in April, 4 months before August, and starts again in October, 2 months later. Fresh kiwis sold in August are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Kiwis are in season October through April in the United States, and at their best in November, December and January.
- JanBest
- FebIn
- MarIn
- AprIn
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- OctIn
- NovBest
- DecBest
In season in August instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Imports from New Zealand and Chile cover the summer, so kiwis are good all year.
- How to pick
- Gives a little when pressed, like a ripe peach. Avoid wrinkled or very soft fruit.
- Ripening at home
- Firm ones ripen in 3 to 5 days on the counter, faster next to apples or bananas.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter, then keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Goes well with, in season in August
Kiwis in other months
Everything about kiwis, 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.