Thyme in season in Australia
Thyme is in season in Australia from all year, and at its peak from null. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Thyme is a hardy herb that is easy to find year round, so it counts as in season all year.
At the shop
Choose perky sprigs and leave any with soggy stalks or blackened leaves.
Keeping it
Thyme is a hard herb. Wrap it in a damp paper towel, seal it in a zip-lock bag and keep it in the fridge crisper, where it lasts about two weeks or longer. To keep it longer, chop it, pack it into an ice-cube tray, cover with olive oil and freeze for up to six months.
Three dinners
- Roast chicken with thyme and lemon Stuff the cavity with sprigs.
- Mushrooms on toast with thyme Fry until golden.
- Thyme and potato bake Layer sprigs through the cream.
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.