Vietnam fresh fruit season calendar: 17 fruits, month by month
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Short answer. Vietnam supplies fresh fruit in every month. Banana, coconut, seedless lime, guava and papaya are harvested all year. Durian, dragon fruit, jackfruit, lychee, longan, rambutan and mangosteen peak between April and October. Watermelon and pomelo peak in the cooler months, and mango varieties take turns through the year.
When is each fruit in season?
| Fruit | Peak or main season | Outside the peak |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish banana | Harvested all year | Monthly volume confirmed with the quotation |
| Young coconut and mature coconut | All year, picked about every 20 days | The dry season, December–May, gives larger, fuller nuts |
| Seedless lime | All year | Monthly volume confirmed with the quotation |
| Guava | All year, harvested weekly | No break |
| Papaya | All year | No break |
| Passion fruit | All year; heavier crops May–October | No break |
| Longan | June–July | Available all year |
| Jackfruit | April–August | Available all year |
| Dragon fruit | May–September | October–April, off-season crop under night lighting |
| Durian | April–October | November–March, off-season Mekong Delta fruit, smaller volumes |
| Watermelon | November–May | June–October, available |
| Keo and elephant mango | October–January | Available most of the year |
| R2E2 mango | March–June | Smaller off-season crops; out in August–September |
| Cát Hòa Lộc mango | April–May | Late crop July–September; off-season crop December–January |
| Pomelo | Mid-Autumn (September) to December | Limited in other months |
| Avocado | 034: May–August; Booth: September–November | December limited; January–April no export supply |
| Rambutan | May–July | Off-season crop November–February |
| Lychee | June–July; early varieties from late May | None from August to April |
| Mangosteen | Late April–July; main crop in July | Out of season for the rest of the year |
All windows are indicative. Weather moves harvest dates, and availability is confirmed with each quotation.
Which fruits are at their peak each month?
| Month | Seasonal fruits at peak |
|---|---|
| January | Watermelon; Keo and elephant mango |
| February | Watermelon |
| March | Watermelon; R2E2 mango |
| April | Watermelon; R2E2 and Cát Hòa Lộc mango; jackfruit; durian |
| May | Watermelon; R2E2 and Cát Hòa Lộc mango; jackfruit; durian; dragon fruit; passion fruit; rambutan; mangosteen; 034 avocado |
| June | R2E2 mango; jackfruit; durian; dragon fruit; passion fruit; rambutan; mangosteen; lychee; longan; 034 avocado |
| July | Jackfruit; durian; dragon fruit; passion fruit; rambutan; mangosteen; lychee; longan; 034 avocado |
| August | Jackfruit; durian; dragon fruit; passion fruit; 034 avocado |
| September | Durian; dragon fruit; passion fruit; Booth avocado; pomelo |
| October | Durian; passion fruit; Booth avocado; pomelo; Keo and elephant mango |
| November | Watermelon; Booth avocado; pomelo; Keo and elephant mango |
| December | Watermelon; pomelo; Keo and elephant mango |
Banana, coconut, seedless lime, guava and papaya are harvested in every month, so they are not repeated in this table.
How should an importer use the calendar?
Use it to plan a programme, then ask for a quotation. Each quotation states the growing region, the harvest window and the volume for your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Which fruits can I buy all year?
Banana, coconut, seedless lime, guava, papaya and passion fruit. Longan and jackfruit are also available all year, with a summer peak.
Which fruits have the shortest season?
Lychee, from late May to July, and mangosteen, from late April to July.
Where can I see more detail for one fruit?
In the season guides for mango, durian, dragon fruit, avocado, lychee and watermelon.
For cold-chain settings, see reefer temperatures for Vietnamese fruit. For terms and payment, see how a quotation works. To check availability for your dates, use the quotation form.
Last reviewed 12 November 2026 by VIET FARM EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED, Ho Chi Minh City. Season windows come from our product specifications; they are indicative and confirmed with each quotation.