Grapefruit in season in Australia
Grapefruit is in season in Australia from March to January, and at its peak from June to August. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Winter. Citrus Australia says grapefruit can be found all year, and Sydney Markets lists it for June, July and August. In June, Brisbane Markets was pointing shoppers to good-value grapefruit from south-east Queensland.
At the shop
Pick fruit that feels heavy for its size, with smooth, firm skin, which is the best sign of a juicy one. Red grapefruit has red flesh and is sweet and seedless.
Keeping it
Whole grapefruit is a hardy fruit. Once cut, cover the halves and keep them in the fridge.
Three dinners
- Grapefruit, avocado and prawn salad With rocket and a lime dressing.
- Grilled fish with grapefruit salsa Segments, red onion and coriander.
- Roast chicken with grapefruit halves Roasted in the tin, cut side up.
How we decide. Each item carries a score from 0 to 20 for every month of the year. We call 16 or more “at its peak” and 8 to 15 “around”. The scores were checked against Australian growers’ bodies, state government pages and the Sydney and Melbourne markets, and last reviewed on 9 October 2026. Seasons shift a few weeks with the weather and the state, so treat the edges as guides. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at [email protected].
General information only. These guides are not advice about how you should prepare, store or eat any food. Please follow the packaging and the official food-safety guidance from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and your state or territory food authority.