Walk into almost any US grocery store in January, May or October and you'll find mangoes. So when is mango season, really?
Here's the short answer: in the US, mangoes are in season all year, because the supply rotates between countries. Spring and summer fruit comes mostly from Mexico. Fall and winter fruit comes mostly from Peru, Ecuador and Brazil. The National Mango Board puts it simply: mangoes are always in season in the United States (National Mango Board).
But each country, and each variety, has its own season. That's what decides which mango you're eating, how it tastes and what it costs.
In this guide, you'll see a month-by-month mango calendar, mango season by country and by variety, when US-grown mangoes are ripe, and how food businesses keep mango on the menu all year.
Let's dive right in.
Table of Contents
- When Are Mangoes in Season?
- Mango Season Month by Month
- Mango Season by Country
- Mango Season in the USA: Florida, Hawaii and California
- Mango Season by Variety
- Is It Mango Season Right Now?
- Why Mango Seasons Shift From Year to Year
- Frozen Mango: In Season All Year
- FAQ
When Are Mangoes in Season?
Mangoes grow in the tropics on both sides of the equator, so somewhere in the world there's always a harvest going on. For the US market, the year splits into two halves:
- Spring and summer (about February to September): Mexico supplies most of the fruit. Mexico's harvest runs from January to early October, and Mexico provides about 65% of the mangoes the US imports (FreshFruitPortal).
- Fall and winter (about September to March): the supply shifts to South America. Brazil starts in August, and Ecuador and Peru carry the market through the end of the year and into early spring (FreshFruitPortal).
If you mean peak mango season, when the most fruit is around and prices are usually lowest, that's late spring through summer. Mexico harvests about 80% of its mangoes between April and August (FreshPlaza).
Mango Season Month by Month
Here's what a typical year looks like for mangoes sold in the US. Timing shifts by a few weeks each year with the weather.
| Month | Main origins | Varieties you'll see most |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peru, Ecuador, Brazil; Mexico starts in Chiapas | Kent (peak), Tommy Atkins |
| February | Peru, Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca) | Kent, Honey (Ataulfo) starts to peak |
| March | Mexico, Guatemala, Peru finishes | Honey (Ataulfo), Tommy Atkins, Haden, Keitt |
| April | Mexico (Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán), Guatemala | Honey (Ataulfo), Tommy Atkins, Haden, Keitt |
| May | Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti | Honey (Ataulfo), Tommy Atkins, Francis, Kent |
| June | Mexico (Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit), Haiti | Honey (Ataulfo), Tommy Atkins, Francis, Kent |
| July | Mexico (Nayarit, Sinaloa) | Tommy Atkins, Kent, Honey (Ataulfo) winds down |
| August | Mexico (Sinaloa), Brazil starts | Kent, Keitt (peak) |
| September | Mexico finishes, Brazil, Ecuador | Keitt (peak), Tommy Atkins |
| October | Brazil, Ecuador | Tommy Atkins, Keitt, Kent |
| November | Ecuador, Brazil, Peru starts | Tommy Atkins, Kent |
| December | Peru, Ecuador, Brazil | Kent (peak), Tommy Atkins |
Sources: National Mango Board, NMB availability by variety, FreshFruitPortal.
Mango Season by Country
Every growing country has its own window. Here are the main ones:
| Country | Season | Peak | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | January to early October | April to August | Starts in Chiapas and Oaxaca and moves north to Sinaloa. The largest supplier to the US. |
| Guatemala | About March to June | April to June | A spring supplier alongside Mexico. |
| Haiti | Spring and summer | May to June | Known for the Francis mango. |
| Brazil | About August to March | Fall | Starts as Mexico finishes. |
| Ecuador | About September to January | October to November | Bridges the gap between Mexico and Peru. |
| Peru | November to March, sometimes April | January | Mostly Kent. Peru is the main winter supplier. |
| India | March to June | April to May | Home of Alphonso and Kesar. Alphonso peaks in April and May. |
| Australia | September to March | Southern Hemisphere summer | Kensington Pride and Calypso are favorites. |
| Philippines | All year | Varies | Carabao (Manila) mangoes are produced year round. |
| Vietnam | January to June, and October to December | Varies | A growing source of frozen mango. |
Sources: FreshFruitPortal, FreshFruitPortal on Guatemala, National Mango Board, APEM via Agraria.pe, FreshPlaza on India, Australian Mango Industry Association, FreshPlaza on the Philippines.
Peru is having a very short season this year. For the details, see our Peru mango season 2026/27 update.
Mango Season in the USA: Florida, Hawaii and California
The US grows mangoes too, just not many. Almost all mangoes sold in the US are imported. Domestic fruit is mostly sold locally, at farm stands and farmers markets.
- Florida: May through October, depending on the variety, with the peak in summer. Varieties include Haden, Carrie, Glenn and Valencia Pride (National Mango Board). Florida is also where Tommy Atkins, Kent, Keitt and Haden were developed.
- Hawaii: as early as April and as late as October, with most fruit in summer (Journal of the American Pomological Society). Local favorites include Haden, Rapoza and Pirie.
- California and Texas: small backyard and specialty plantings, mostly ripening in late summer.
Mango Season by Variety
Each variety has its own peak. If you have a favorite, this is the table to bookmark:
| Variety | Peak season (US market) | Main sources | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey (Ataulfo) | March to July | Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil | Small, golden and creamy with almost no fiber. Also sold as Champagne or yellow mango. |
| Tommy Atkins | March to July | Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala | The most common mango in US stores. Firm and mild. |
| Kent | December to February, plus summer from Mexico | Mexico, Peru, Ecuador | Sweet and juicy with little fiber. The go-to mango for frozen chunks. |
| Keitt | March to April, and August to September | Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, US | Stays green when ripe. Late season. |
| Haden | March to May | Mexico, Ecuador, Peru | Red and yellow skin, rich flavor. |
| Francis | May to June | Haiti, Ecuador | Spicy-sweet, with some fiber. |
| Alphonso | April to June | India | Prized in India. Mostly found in specialty stores in the US. |
Sources: National Mango Board, Varieties & Availability; FreshPlaza for Alphonso.
How to tell if a mango is ripe
Don't go by color. Many varieties, like Keitt, stay green when ripe. Squeeze gently instead: a ripe mango gives a little, like a ripe peach or avocado. Some varieties also smell fruity near the stem.
Is It Mango Season Right Now?
Yes, somewhere. As of November, the US mango market is shifting to South America. Brazil and Ecuador are shipping, and Peru's season has just started in Piura, with its peak coming in January. Expect mostly Kent and Tommy Atkins in stores until Mexico's season starts again in late winter.
Why Mango Seasons Shift From Year to Year
The calendar above is a typical year, not a promise. Mango trees need the right conditions to flower, and the harvest follows the flowers by a few months. So weather during flowering decides how big the crop is and when it arrives:
- Too warm during flowering: fewer flowers, a smaller crop and a later start.
- Heavy rain: can damage flowers, stop harvesting and hurt fruit quality.
- Drought: smaller fruit and lower yields.
This year is a good example. Warm nights linked to El Niño cut flowering in northern Peru, and Peru's mango exporters expect about 40% less fruit than last season. Read more in El Niño 2026: what it means for frozen fruit supply.
Frozen Mango: In Season All Year
Fresh mango supply goes up and down with the seasons. Frozen mango smooths that out. IQF (individually quick frozen) mango is peeled, cut and frozen at peak ripeness during each origin's harvest, then stored and shipped all year.
For smoothie bars, bakeries, beverage brands and food manufacturers, that's the point. The fruit you blend in February tastes like it was picked in season, because it was.
The trick is buying from more than one origin. A supplier with fruit from Mexico, Peru and Vietnam can cover gaps when one country has a short year. For more on cuts, specs and sourcing, read our complete buyer's guide to IQF mango, or see harvest timing for every fruit we supply on our growing regions and seasonality page.
FAQ
What month is mango season?
In the US, there's no single month, because mangoes are imported all year. The biggest supply is from about April to August, when Mexico is at its peak.
When is mango season in the US?
All year for imported mangoes. US-grown mangoes from Florida and Hawaii are in season from about May to October, peaking in summer.
Are mangoes in season in winter?
Yes. From about November to March, most US mangoes come from Peru, Ecuador and Brazil. Kent is the main winter variety.
When is Ataulfo (honey) mango season?
Honey (Ataulfo) mangoes peak from March to July, mostly from Mexico.
When is mango season in Mexico?
Mexico harvests from January to early October. It starts in Chiapas and Oaxaca and finishes in Sinaloa, with most fruit picked from April to August.
When is mango season in Florida?
From May to October, depending on the variety, with the peak in summer.
Is frozen mango available all year?
Yes. Frozen mango is packed during each country's harvest and stored frozen, so it's available year round.
The Bottom Line
Mangoes are in season all year in the US because the harvest moves around the world: Mexico in spring and summer, then Brazil, Ecuador and Peru in fall and winter. Each variety has its own peak, from Honey (Ataulfo) in spring to Kent in winter. And when fresh supply is short, frozen mango picked at peak season fills the gap.
Need mango all year? We supply IQF mango chunks, dices and puree from Mexico, Peru and Vietnam. See our frozen mango page, or request a quote and our team will help you plan supply around the seasons.
Sources
- National Mango Board: When are mangos in season?
- National Mango Board: Mango Varieties & Availability
- National Mango Board: Availability by Varieties
- FreshFruitPortal: The state of the Mexican mango season
- FreshFruitPortal: US imports of Mexican mangoes
- FreshFruitPortal: US mango supply and top suppliers
- FreshPlaza: Mexico produced a record volume of mangoes in 2023
- Agraria.pe: APEM 2026/27 Peru mango forecast
- FreshPlaza: India's mango season
- Australian Mango Industry Association: Export brochure
- FreshPlaza: Philippine mangoes for Australia
- Journal of the American Pomological Society: Mango production in Hawaii
