When Is Kesar Mango in Season?
May – Mid July 2026. Peak May through June.
Founder, MMA Farms — 3rd-generation Multan mango grower
Quick Answer
Kesar mango is in season from May to Mid July in 2026, with peak quality during May through June. Origin: Gujarat, India (Junagadh).
Kesar is the second-most-popular Indian mango after Alphonso. Slightly later season than Alphonso but earlier than most Pakistani varieties.
Month-by-Month Kesar 2026
February-April
Pre-order window in India.
May
Season opens in Junagadh/Saurashtra Gujarat.
June
Peak Kesar month. Saffron-orange flesh, aromatic peak.
Early July
Tail end of Kesar. Stock declining.
Mid-July onwards
Off-season. Pakistani Chaunsa fills the gap.
FAQs
When is Kesar mango season?
Kesar season runs from May through mid-July in India. Peak quality and supply is in June, with the heart of the harvest in Gujarat's Saurashtra region around Junagadh.
Is Kesar season the same as Alphonso?
Overlapping but slightly later. Alphonso peaks in May; Kesar peaks in June. Both are Indian mid-summer varieties.