Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are watermelons in season in June?

YesIn season until the end of September.

June is the first month of a 4-month season, so the first watermelons of the year are arriving. The peak comes in July and August.

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

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. JunIn
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepIn
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying watermelons in June

How to pick
Heavy, with a creamy yellow patch where it sat on the ground and a hollow sound when tapped.
Ripening at home
Does not ripen after picking, so choose carefully.
How to store
Whole on the counter for a week. Cut pieces keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
Try this
Cube with feta, mint and a squeeze of lime.

Goes well with, in season in June

Also at their best in June

Watermelons in other months

Everything about watermelons, 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.