Mango in season in Australia
Mango is in season in Australia from September to March, and at its peak from December to February. In the Northern Territory and north Queensland the season starts in September. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Summer. The Australian season runs from September to March, starting with the northern regions. Brisbane Markets reported plentiful Queensland and Northern Territory mangoes in late September, and Sydney Markets lists them from spring through summer.
At the shop
Judge a mango by feel and smell, not colour. A ripe one has a rich, fruity aroma and gives slightly when you squeeze it gently with your whole hand, not your fingertips. Kensington Pride is the soft-eating variety, so softness tells you most. Calypso and R2E2 are firmer, so look for a sweet smell and a little give near the stem.
Keeping it
Ripen mangoes on the bench, away from direct sun, and never in a plastic bag, because they need air. Once ripe, move them to the fridge and use within five to seven days. The fridge will not ripen a mango.
Three dinners
- Mango and prawn salad With lime and mint.
- Mango chicken curry Cooked in coconut milk.
- Mango and avocado rice paper rolls With herbs.
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.