Based on 26 years of data, Bitter gourd prices in India typically peak in February (about 25% above the annual average) and bottom out in September (roughly 17% below). Historically, selling around February has fetched better rates.
Best month
February
vs average +25%
Weakest month
September
vs average −17%
100 = annual average (₹2,226/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 118.4 | ₹2,635 |
| February★ Best | 124.9 | ₹2,780 |
| March | 120.1 | ₹2,673 |
| April | 102.5 | ₹2,281 |
| May | 83.7 | ₹1,863 |
| June | 83.8 | ₹1,865 |
| July | 89.8 | ₹1,999 |
| August | 89.1 | ₹1,983 |
| SeptemberLowest | 83.4 | ₹1,856 |
| October | 93.7 | ₹2,085 |
| November | 101.9 | ₹2,268 |
| December | 108.7 | ₹2,419 |
Top 3 months to sell: February, March, January. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹4,873/quintal in February 2026.
