How much are watermelons this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., watermelons are on sale for $3.98 each on average, 18% below usual for late October. Watermelons are out of season now; they’re in season in summer. Sale prices are lowest in October, November and December, but that’s out-of-season produce; for the best quality, buy in June, July and August.
Great price
Imported from Mexico and Central America; flavor is hit and miss.18% below usual for late October.
Only 31 stores put them on sale this week, often a single chain, so treat the comparison loosely.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Price | $5.93 | $6.03 | $6.23 | $6.89 | $6.02 | $5.57 | $5.43 | $5.27 | $5.24 | $4.62 | $4.75 | $5.16 |
- Quality nowFair. Imported from Mexico and Central America; flavor is hit and miss.
- Best qualityJune, July and August
- Usually cheapestOctober, November and December
- Most often on saleJune, July and August
The past year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do watermelons cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., watermelons are on sale for $3.98 each on average, 18% below usual for late October.
Are watermelons in season right now?
Watermelons are out of season now; they’re in season in summer. Sale prices are lowest in October, November and December, but that’s out-of-season produce; for the best quality, buy in June, July and August.
When are watermelons cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for watermelons were lowest in October, November and December, and they were most often on sale in June, July and August.