Season Almanac

Fruit in October

Are mangoes in season in October?

NoThe season starts in May.

The season ended in September, 1 month before October, and starts again in May, 7 months later. Fresh mangoes sold in October are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Mangoes are in season May through September in the United States, and at their best in June and July.

  1. Jan
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  6. JunBest
  7. JulBest
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  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

In season in October instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Frozen mango chunks are picked ripe and are good in smoothies and salsas. Imports are available most of the year.
How to pick
Gives slightly when squeezed and smells fruity at the stem. Color is not a reliable guide.
Ripening at home
Firm ones ripen in 2 to 5 days on the counter.
How to store
Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Goes well with, in season in October

Mangoes in other months

Everything about mangoes, including nutrition. Everything in season in October.

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