Alphonso mango season in Mumbai runs from about February to June, and the best supply is March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside those months we do not sell fresh Alphonso, but the Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin is available all year.
You can compare boxes and sizes in our fresh mango boxes for home delivery.
Ask a Mumbai household when mango season starts and you will get a different answer from each person, because the first fruit in the market is not the same as the season proper. This page gives the dates we work with. We are AlphonsoMango.in, run by Powle Home Foods from Kurla West in Mumbai, so these are the dates for the Mumbai customer, written by the people who ship the fruit.
The Alphonso season, month by month
Alphonso is harvested from about February to June. The best supply is March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. The table shows what that means for a buyer in Mumbai.
| Months | What to expect |
|---|---|
| February | The season opens. Supply is lighter at the start of the season. |
| March to May | Best supply. This is the window most Mumbai families plan their boxes around. |
| June | The tail of the season. Fruit is available until the monsoon sets in on the orchards. |
| July to January | No fresh Alphonso from us. The pulp tin is available all year. |
Timing moves a little from one year to the next with the weather, so treat these as the normal pattern and not a promise for a given date. We open orders for the season on the date above, and the product pages show what is available. See the mango season guide for the wider calendar and the season page for more notes on the season.
Why the season is short
Alphonso fruits once a year. The tree flowers in the cooler months, and the fruit that sets then needs warm weather to mature. Harvest comes after that. Rain at the wrong time can disturb flowering and fruit set, which is one reason the dates shift slightly each year.
After harvest, the fruit still needs time to ripen. Alphonso takes about 15 days from harvest to full ripeness, which is why a box that arrives firm is normal and not a fault. We harvest at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hour, and we ripen the fruit naturally. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Ripening on hay beds is slower than forcing the fruit with gas, which is exactly why it cannot be hurried and why an unusually early fruit deserves a question to the seller.
Alphonso is a fruit that grows well on the Konkan coast, and the GI-certified Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt (GI No. 139) is the fruit most Mumbai buyers mean when they say Hapus. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139) and source across 48 villages of that belt. Our guide to the Alphonso GI tag explains what the tag covers.
Early and late fruit in Mumbai
Mumbai shops and carts show mangoes before the season proper begins, and the same is true of the weeks after it ends. That does not mean the fruit is bad, but it is worth asking three plain questions of any seller. Which variety is it? Where did it grow? How was it ripened? Colour alone cannot tell you the answer, and neither can a water test. Both are rough clues, not proof. Our guide to carbide-ripened mangoes explains the limits.
Selling fruit ripened with carbide gas is prohibited in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. If a seller cannot say how fruit was ripened, buy elsewhere. For the Mumbai market itself, our note on the Mumbai mango market gives the local picture.
Ordering for Mumbai during the season
We sell two Alphonso products, Ratnagiri Hapus from Ratnagiri district and Devgad Hapus from Devgad taluka in Sindhudurg district. They are the same variety, and we do not rank one above the other. Both are sold by the dozen, from Rs 1,849, and a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on the grade.
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. We do not promise a time for Mumbai or any other named city, so check your PIN code at checkout. Report any damage within 24 hours of delivery by writing to support@alphonsomango.in or calling 8369048029. For a longer look at buying in the city, read Alphonso mango in Mumbai and mango delivery in Mumbai.
Keeping mangoes in Mumbai heat
Mumbai in the mango months is warm and humid, and that affects a firm box more than people expect. Open the box on the day it arrives and lay the fruit in a single layer, away from direct sun and not in a closed car or a sunny balcony. A fruit that has softened and smells sweet near the stalk is ready. Refrigerate only ripe fruit, and eat it soon. Do not chill fruit that is still firm, because cold can stop it ripening properly. Our guide to ripening Alphonso at home has the detail.
Eating through the season
Mumbai households use the season for far more than slices. Breakfast ideas include mango sheera, mango with overnight oats and mango on toast. At lunch, aamras with puri is the classic pairing, and aam panna cools you down in the heat. Dessert has the widest range, from kulfi and ice cream to shrikhand. A few of our recipe pages:
- Aamras recipe for the traditional pulp with puri.
- Mango sheera for a warm breakfast.
- Aam panna for a cooling drink.
- Amrakhand for a dessert with mango and hung curd.
- Mango kulfi for a frozen dessert.
If you plan to cook with the fruit, buy the dozen and ripen it fully first. Overripe fruit is better for pulp and desserts, and firmer fruit is better for slices and salads.
What to do outside the season
From July to January we do not sell fresh Alphonso, and that is a plain fact, not a stock problem. If you want the flavour in those months, the Alphonso pulp tins (850 g and 3.1 kg) is available all year, from Rs 590 for the 850 g tin, and the 3.1 kg tin is also listed. Pulp suits aamras, shakes, ice cream and desserts. Our how to make mango pulp page shows the home method. The Mumbai buyer who wants to be ready for the next season can also see our season pass page.
A note on mangoes and health
Mango is a fruit with natural sugar, vitamin C and fibre, and 100 g of raw mango provides about 36 mg of vitamin C, roughly 40% of the Daily Value. That is general mango nutrition and not a claim about any single variety. If you have diabetes or another condition, ask your doctor or dietitian how much mango suits you. Our mango and diabetes guide covers the general picture.
People also ask
When does Alphonso mango season start in Mumbai?
The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. Supply is light in February and builds through March. Dates shift slightly each year with the weather, so check the product page for availability before you plan an order.
How long does Alphonso mango season last?
The season runs about four to five months, from February to June. The best supply is March to May, and June is the tail of the season. After that we do not sell fresh Alphonso until the next season opens. The Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin stays available all year for anyone who wants the flavour.
Which month is best for Alphonso mangoes in Mumbai?
March to May gives the best supply of Alphonso. February is the opening month with lighter supply, and June is the tail. If you want the widest choice of grades and sizes, plan your order for March, April or May, and check your PIN code at checkout for delivery.
Can I buy fresh Alphonso in Mumbai outside the season?
We do not sell fresh Alphonso from July to January. If a seller offers it, ask which variety it is, where it grew and how it was ripened. We sell the Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin all year, from Rs 590, which keeps the flavour for aamras, shakes and desserts.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango, accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Mango, accessed October 2026.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium version of 2 April 2025), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.
