Seasonal fruits in Pakistan change across four distinct seasons: summer, autumn, winter, and spring. Pakistan lies between 24 and 37 degrees north with a subtropical climate, and the geographical importance of Pakistan, from the coastal plains of Sindh to the orchards of Swat and Quetta, is what gives the country fresh fruit in every month of the year.
This page covers which fruit season is running now, a month by month fruit calendar, the complete summer, autumn, winter, and spring fruit lists, and an availability table showing when each fruit starts, peaks, and ends in Pakistani markets.
Which Fruit Season Is Now in Pakistan?
It is late summer in Pakistan right now (August 2026). The fruits at their peak are late season mango, apple, pear, grapes, fresh dates, jamun, plum, fig, and papaya. Pomegranate and guava arrive next as autumn begins in September.
Pakistan Fruit Season Calendar by Month
The calendar below shows which fruits are at peak, starting, and ending in each month of the year in Pakistan.
| Month | Fruits at peak | Starting | Ending |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Kinnow, guava, chiku, grapefruit | Strawberry | Persimmon |
| February | Kinnow, strawberry, guava | – | Chiku |
| March | Strawberry, banana | Loquat | Kinnow, grapefruit |
| April | Loquat, mulberry | Watermelon, melon | Strawberry |
| May | Watermelon, melon, falsa, apricot | Mango, lychee, cherry, peach | Loquat, mulberry |
| June | Mango, lychee, cherry, apricot | Jamun, plum | Falsa |
| July | Mango, peach, jamun, plum | Apple, pear, fig, grapes, fresh dates | Lychee, cherry |
| August | Apple, pear, grapes, fresh dates, fig | Papaya (peak months) | Mango, jamun, plum |
| September | Apple, grapes, guava (summer crop) | Pomegranate, custard apple | Pear, fig, fresh dates |
| October | Apple, pomegranate, custard apple | Quince, persimmon | Grapes |
| November | Pomegranate, persimmon, quince | Kinnow, chiku, guava (winter crop), pineapple (imports) | Custard apple |
| December | Kinnow, guava, chiku, persimmon | Grapefruit | Quince, pomegranate |
Summer Fruits in Pakistan
Summer runs from May to August and is the richest fruit season of the year in Pakistan. Summer fruits provide the energy and hydration the body needs through the hottest months.
The main summer fruits in Pakistan, with their peak months, are:
- Mango: the king of fruits, May to September, at peak June to August from Sindh and Punjab.
- Watermelon: April to August, at peak May and June.
- Melon (garma and sarda): May to July across Punjab and Sindh.
- Lychee: May to July, at peak in June.
- Falsa: May and June, a short local season.
- Jamun: June to August, at peak in the monsoon weeks.
- Apricot: May to August from Gilgit Baltistan and the northern valleys.
- Peach: May to September, at peak June to August from Swat.
- Plum (aloo bukhara): May to August.
- Cherry: May to July from the northern areas.
- Mulberry (shahtoot): April and May.
- Fig (anjeer): June to September.
- Fresh dates (khajoor): July to September, centered on Khairpur.
- Papaya: available most of the year from Sindh, best in late summer.
- Early grapes and early apples: both begin in July and carry into autumn.
Autumn Fruits in Pakistan
Autumn covers September to November, when summer heat fades and the orchards of Balochistan and the north deliver their harvest. It is the season of apples and pomegranates.
The main autumn fruits in Pakistan are:
- Apple: July to November, at peak September and October from Quetta, Swat, and the northern valleys, then cold storage through winter.
- Grapes: July to October, at peak August and September.
- Pomegranate (anar): September to December, at peak September to November.
- Custard apple (sharifa): September to November, the signature autumn arrival.
- Quince (bahi): October to December.
- Persimmon (japani phal): October to January.
- Pear (nashpati): July to September, finishing as autumn begins.
- Guava (amrood): the smaller summer crop shows in September before the main winter crop.
- Banana: available year round from Sindh, plentiful in autumn.
Winter Fruits in Pakistan
Winter runs from December to February. Citrus dominates the season, and winter fruits carry high vitamin C at exactly the time the body needs it. Many households also rely on the natural remedies of winter fruits during the cold months.
The main winter fruits in Pakistan are:
- Kinnow and oranges: December to March, at peak January and February, centered on Sargodha; Pakistan is one of the world’s largest kinnow producers.
- Guava (amrood): the main winter crop, November to February.
- Chiku (sapodilla): November to February.
- Grapefruit: December to February.
- Persimmon (japani phal): continues from autumn into January.
- Pomegranate: the tail of the season runs into December.
- Dried dates (chuhara): available all winter.
- Strawberry: begins in late winter, from January in Sindh.
- Apple: from cold storage all winter.
- Pineapple and kiwi: imported, most available November to March.
Spring Fruits in Pakistan
Spring is short in Pakistan, covering March and April, but it brings some of the year’s most loved fruits before the summer wave arrives.
The main spring fruits in Pakistan are:
- Strawberry: January to April, at peak February and March.
- Loquat: March to May, a true spring specialty.
- Mulberry (shahtoot): starts in April.
- Banana and papaya: steady supply through spring.
- Early watermelon and melon: reach markets in April.
- Citrus: kinnow and grapefruit finish in early March.
Fruit Availability Months in Pakistan
The table below shows when each fruit starts, peaks, and ends in Pakistani markets, and the main growing regions.
| Fruit | Starts | Peak | Ends | Main regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango | May | June to August | September | Sindh, Punjab |
| Watermelon | April | May to June | August | Punjab, Sindh |
| Lychee | May | June | July | Punjab, KP |
| Falsa | May | May to June | June | Punjab, Sindh |
| Jamun | June | July | August | Punjab, Sindh |
| Apricot | May | June to July | August | Gilgit Baltistan, KP |
| Peach | May | June to August | September | Swat, KP |
| Plum | May | June to July | August | KP, Punjab |
| Cherry | May | June | July | Gilgit Baltistan, Balochistan |
| Mulberry | April | April to May | May | Punjab, KP |
| Grapes | July | August to September | October | Balochistan, KP |
| Apple | July | September to October | November (storage to spring) | Balochistan, Swat, GB |
| Pear | July | August | September | KP, Punjab |
| Fig | June | July to August | September | KP, Balochistan |
| Fresh dates | July | August | September | Khairpur, DI Khan |
| Pomegranate | September | September to November | December | Balochistan, KP |
| Custard apple | September | October | November | Sindh, Punjab |
| Quince | October | November | December | Balochistan, KP |
| Persimmon | October | November to December | January | Swat, KP |
| Guava | November (main crop) | December to January | February | Punjab, Sindh |
| Chiku | November | December to January | February | Sindh |
| Kinnow / orange | December | January to February | March | Sargodha, Punjab |
| Grapefruit | December | January | February | Punjab |
| Strawberry | January | February to March | April | Sindh, Punjab |
| Loquat | March | April | May | Punjab, KP |
| Papaya | Year round | Late summer | – | Sindh |
| Banana | Year round | Autumn | – | Sindh |
| Pineapple | November (imported) | December to February | March | Imported |
| Kiwi | November (imported) | December to February | April | Imported |
| Blueberry | Mostly imported | Winter | – | Imported |
| Raspberry | Spring (northern valleys) | Spring | – | Northern areas, imports |
FAQs About Seasonal Fruits in Pakistan
Which fruit season is now in Pakistan?
Late summer (August 2026): late mango, apple, pear, grapes, fresh dates, jamun, fig, and papaya are at peak. Pomegranate and custard apple arrive in September.
Which fruit arrives in autumn in Pakistan?
Custard apple (sharifa) is the signature autumn arrival, reaching markets in September. Pomegranate, quince, and persimmon follow through October and November.
Which fruits are available all year in Pakistan?
Banana and papaya from Sindh are available year round, and apples remain available through winter from cold storage. Imported pineapple and kiwi cover most months.
What are the winter fruits in Pakistan?
Kinnow, oranges, guava, chiku, grapefruit, persimmon, dried dates, and late pomegranate. Strawberry begins in late winter from Sindh.
Which is the king of fruits in Pakistan?
Mango. Its season runs May to September, with the famous Sindhri, Chaunsa, and Anwar Ratol varieties peaking between June and August.
Which fruits grow in summer in Pakistan?
Mango, watermelon, melon, lychee, falsa, jamun, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, fig, and fresh dates all grow in the Pakistani summer.
Last Thoughts on Seasonal Fruits in Pakistan
Pakistan’s four seasons keep fresh fruit in the markets in every month of the year, from the mango and jamun of the monsoon summer to the apples and pomegranates of autumn, the kinnow and guava of winter, and the strawberries and loquats of spring. Eating with the seasons is cheaper, fresher, and more nutritious, because fruit picked in its natural season carries its full vitamins and flavor. Use the monthly calendar and the availability table above to know exactly what to look for in the market this week, and check back at the start of each month for the updated in-season list.