Winter

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Winter NH Artwork.jpg
Artwork of winter from New Horizons
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Weather
Clear, Snow

Winter in the Animal Crossing series is a season that starts on November 26 and ends on February 24. In the southern hemisphere in New Horizons, winter starts on May 26 and ends on August 24.

The weather of winter consists mainly of snowy, cloudy days. Snow may fall as soon as late November / May, but will not settle until December 11 / June 11 (December 10 in Animal Crossing). With the settling of the snow, snowballs can be found dotted around the town. These can be rolled up and joined together to make snowfolks, or to discover and catch a Dung Beetle. Because of the cold setting, winter has the least amount of critters to catch.

During December, all existing cedar trees will be decorated with flashing lights, which alternate between blue, green and red. Any new cedars planted will lack the lights, and after the first week of the year, all lights will disappear. In the northern hemisphere, a huge frequency of snowy weather will be around Toy Day. Auroras can also form during clear winter nights.

Throughout winter in New Horizons, the player has the opportunity to catch Snowflakes and receive Large Snowflakes from Snowboys. Additionally for the northern hemisphere, from December 15 to January 6, any cedar trees with light will, when shaken, produce Red, Blue, and Gold Ornaments for DIY projects.

Events[edit]

Below is a list of events during winter, what happens during each, in which game, and when. Note that hemispheres are only accounted for in New Horizons.

Event Dates (In 2024 when applicable) Games Description
Fishing Tourney Wild World:
January 20, February 25, and December 15
City Folk/New Leaf:
January 20, February 10 and December 14
New Horizons (Northern Hemisphere):
January 13
New Horizons (Southern Hemisphere):
July 13
Wild World
City Folk
New Leaf
New Horizons
Chip (or Tortimer in Wild World and C.J. in New Horizons) will set up a stall in the Plaza. Prior to New Horizons, Chip (or Tortimer) will challenge the villagers of the town to catch the biggest fish (either overall or a specific type of fish). In New Horizons, C.J. will ask players to catch as many fish as possible within a 3 minute time range. The Fishing Tourney lasts from 9 AM to 6 PM, after which the winner is rewarded a trophy (or in New Horizons, the player can continue redeeming points for fish swag until 8 PM).
Flea Market Wild World:
February 3 and December 7
City Folk:
January 28, February 25, and December 22
Wild World
City Folk
Players can visit villager's homes and buy selected items of furniture. Likewise, villagers can visit the player's house and buy items from them, at a price set by the player. In Wild World, the Flea Market will not occur likely due to New Year's Day.
Igloos January, February, and December Animal Crossing
New Leaf
Throughout the season, one of the villagers from the player's town may decide to live in an igloo for a day. Players that visit them can chat or play winter games, or in New Leaf, convince them to move in. If the player spends enough time in the igloo, they may receive one of several exclusive snowy gifts. This event is the winter equivalent to the Summer Campers.
Lighthouse Watching January to February Animal Crossing Tortimer may ask the player to turn on the lighthouse every night for seven nights (one week) as he leaves for vacation in January or February. If the player turns the light on for seven consecutive days, Tortimer will reward the player with either a Lighthouse Model or Chocolates.
La-Di-Day January 13 Wild World On this day, the player can hear villagers' suggestions for a new town tune. After the tune is sung to the player, they can decide whether or not they want it saved as the town's new melody.
Yay Day January 28 Wild World Villagers swap compliments with the player, and may refer to them infrequently after the event.
Bright Nights February 5 to 13 Wild World Villagers decorate their houses with lights, and the player may go to Tortimer to vote each day on the house they like best. The winning villager will be given the title of Bright Star at the end of the week.
Valentine's Day February 14 Animal Crossing
City Folk
New Leaf
In Animal Crossing, the player will receive letters from various villagers. The more the villager likes the player, the better the gift they are given will be. In City Folk and New Leaf, the player will receive a letter from the villager that they are friendliest with. This villager is always of the opposite gender. The letter contains a box of chocolates, which can be eaten. Brewster will prepare a cup of hot chocolate for the player if they visit The Roost.
Wedding Season June (Southern Hemisphere) New Horizons Harvey will ask the player to take anniversary photos of Reese and Cyrus's wedding in Harv's Island. Players are rewarded with heart crystals which can be used to purchase wedding furniture from Cyrus.
Fireworks Show August 4,  11,  18,  25, and (Southern Hemisphere) New Horizons The winter nights come alive in the town with a fireworks display. Isabelle will give the player special items in the Plaza. Redd will also be there to sell raffles for items.
Winter Solstice December 21 City Folk (Europe)
New Leaf
The shortest day in the player's town/island. In City Folk, Tortimer stands outside the town hall, giving the player a snowglobe. In New Leaf, the sky is all dark all day. Isabelle will be in the Event plaza, giving the player a Blue Glow Stick.
Toy Day Animal Crossing:
December 23
City Folk/New Leaf/New Horizons (Northern Hemipshere):
December 24
Animal Crossing
City Folk
New Leaf
New Horizons
In Animal Crossing, the player can visit the wishing well during the day to find and talk to Tortimer, who will then give the player a toy: a Dolly if the player is a girl, and a Miniature Car if the player is a boy. On December 24 after 8 PM, Jingle the reindeer will distribute presents to players, but only if he fails to recognize them after the initial prize-giving. To do this, the player must change into different outfits. In City Folk, the player may have to search for him inside empty neighbor houses. In New Leaf, he'll ask the player to distribute presents to villagers instead. This is carried over to New Horizons, except Jingle will be present all day.
Countdown December 31 (Northern Hemisphere) Animal Crossing
Wild World
City Folk
New Leaf
New Horizons
Starting at 6 AM (or 5 AM in New Horizons) on December 31, Tortimer, Isabelle, or Tom Nook (depending on the game) will stand outside in the plaza with a large countdown clock, which will count down the seconds till midnight and is adorned either with the town's flag and/or flashing lights. In the final hour before the new year, villagers will talk about their past year, and the music will change several times, building tension during the last minute with a beep for every second. After midnight, fireworks will go off in the sky and residents will wish the player a happy new year.

Nook Shopping seasonal events (New Horizons)[edit]

The following is a list of events celebrated through the Nook Shopping app in New Horizons.

Event Dates Items Hemisphere Description
Nanakusa Gayu January 5 to February 7 Nanakusa Gayu NH Icon.png
Nanakusa gayu
Northern "This dish is a porridge of rice made with seven herbs, eaten on the morning of January 7th to celebrate Jinjitsu. It's easy on the stomach, which can be helpful after all the holiday treats."
Carnival of Venice Varies by year (earliest start on January 15) Venetian Carnival Mask (Gold) NH Icon.png
Venetian carnival mask
Northern "This carnival started in 12th-century Italy, after people danced in the city square to celebrate their victory over the Patriarch of Aquileia. Masks let people enjoy the carnival without the rigid social burdens of class."
Big Game Celebration January 15 to February 15 Football Cheer Megaphone NH Icon.png
Football cheer megaphone
Fiery Cheer Megaphone NH Icon.png
Fiery cheer megaphone
Starry Cheer Megaphone NH Icon.png
Starry cheer megaphone
Glittery Cheer Megaphone NH Icon.png
Glittery cheer megaphone
Football Rug NH Icon.png
Football rug
Northern "Whether a championship is on the line or it's a showdown with a rival team, folks love to get into the spirit of the competition with all kinds of football-themed decor and game-day accessories. Go, team!"
Lunar New Year Varies by year (earliest start on January 20) Lunar New Year Decoration NH Icon.png
Lunar New Year decoration
Lucky Red Envelope NH Icon.png
Lucky red envelope
Northern "The beginning of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. Hanging certain red and gold decorations is said to bring peace, happiness, or good fortune!" (Lunar New Year decoration)

"The start of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. In some areas, such as China, children are given red envelopes filled with money to wish for their good health. Don't spend it all in one place!" (Lucky red envelope)

Seollal Varies by year (earliest start on January 20) Bokjumeoni Lucky Pouch NH Icon.png
Bokjumeoni lucky pouch
Northern "The start of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. In South Korea, children are given small bags filled with money to wish for their good health. Don't spend it all in one place!"
Setsubun January 25 to February 3 Bean-Tossing Kit NH Icon.png
Bean-tossing kit
Northern "Mainly celebrated in Japan. People throw beans outside as they shout, "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!" This is said to ward off "demons," such as sickness and disaster, and invite a year of good health and peace."
Groundhog Day January 25 to February 2 Resetti Model NH Icon.png
Resetti model
Northern "Every year, a special groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2nd. Legend says if it sees its own shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. If it doesn't see its shadow, spring will arrive early!"
Valentine's Day February 1 to 14 Chocolate Heart (Milk Chocolate) NH Icon.png
Chocolate heart
Heart-Shaped Bouquet (Red) NH Icon.png
Heart-shaped bouquet
Northern "February 14th is Valentine's Day. Celebrated worldwide, people give cards, chocolates, flowers, and other gifts to sweethearts and to others who may be dear to them."
Dragon Boat Festival Varies by year (earliest start on May 18) Festival Zongzi NH Icon.png
Festival zongzi
Southern "Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the year according to the lunar calendar in parts of East Asia, this holiday is meant to ward off disease. Steamed sticky-rice dumplings are typically served."
Dano Festival Varies by year (earliest start on May 18) Surichwi Tteok NH Icon.png
Surichwi tteok
Southern "Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the year according to the lunar calendar, in South Korea this holiday is for praying for a bountiful harvest and warding off bad luck."
Father's Day June 1 to 30 Thank-You Dad Mug NH Icon.png
Thank-you Dad mug
Thank-You Dad Apron (Black) NH Icon.png
Thank-you Dad apron
Southern "Father's Day is when we say, "Thanks for watching out for me, Dad!" But what should go into a gift mug for fathers? How about all your love, for starters?" (Thank-you Dad mug)

"Father's Day is when we say, "Thanks for watching out for me, Dad!" Although the holiday is celebrated at different times around the world, the gratitude and respect for dads is the same everywhere." (Thank-you Dad apron)

International Children's Day June 1 to 15 Handmade Cape NH Icon.png
Handmade cape
Handmade Crown NH Icon.png
Handmade crown
Southern "This event is for celebrating children growing up in good health, while thanking those who raised them. If you've ever been a good kid or raised one, flip your cape in a superhero way!" (Handmade cape)

"This event is for celebrating children growing up in good health, while thanking those who raised them. Those who behold your new crown will be compelled to kneel before your royal...royalness." (Handmade crown)

Wedding Season June 1 to 30 Nuptial Bell (White) NH Icon.png
Nuptial bell
Nuptial Doorplate (White - Gold) NH Icon.png
Nuptial doorplate
Nuptial Ring Pillow (White) NH Icon.png
Nuptial ring pillow
Flower-Petal Basket NH Icon.png
Flower-petal basket
Southern "There's a saying that June brides will be happy forever, which is perhaps linked to the month of June being named after Juno, the goddess of marriage and birth. Also, June is just a nice month to have a wedding!"
Tanabata July 1 to 7 Bamboo Grass NH Icon.png
Bamboo grass
Southern "Celebrated on July 7th, this is the one day that the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi—represented by the stars Vega and Altair—can meet. Write a wish on tanzaku paper, hang it from bamboo, and wish on the stars!"
Marine Day Varies by year (earliest start on July 6) Ship-Wheel Door Decoration NH Icon.png
Ship-wheel door decoration
Southern "This Japanese holiday celebrates the many blessings that the sea provides. It is a day to acknowledge the role of the ocean in cultural exchange, trade, and prosperity for a country surrounded on all sides by water."
Le 14 juillet July 10 to 20 Phrygian Cap (Red) NH Icon.png
Phrygian cap
Southern "The city of Paris celebrates this holiday with a large military parade followed by a spectacular fireworks show at night. This cap is a symbol of freedom in the style of those worn during the French Revolution."
Cowboy Festival July 15 to August 15 Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-On NH Icon.png
Rodeo-style springy ride-on
Southern "Many countries have their own cowboy-themed celebrations, but this one is inspired by Brazilian traditions. We hope this springy ride-on toy will help you get into the spirit!"
Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day Varies by year (earliest start on July 22) Orihime Outfit NH Icon.png
Orihime outfit
Hikoboshi Outfit NH Icon.png
Hikoboshi outfit
Southern "Based on the star-crossed story of two lovers who were only allowed to meet once per year. Perhaps you'll think of reuniting with someone dear to you when you wear this special outfit."
Obon August 10 to 16 Eggplant Cow NH Icon.png
Eggplant cow
Cucumber Horse NH Icon.png
Cucumber horse
Southern "Celebrated mainly in Japan, it is said that ancestral spirits will visit the living beginning on August 13th, arriving on creatures made from cucumber and eggplant before departing once more on the 16th."
Tomato Festival August 20 to 31 Tomato Festival Tee NH Icon.png
Tomato Festival tee
Southern "This festival, inspired by one that originated in Spain, has participants tossing squished tomatoes at one another for a splat-filled hour between 11 AM and noon. Better put on a Tomato Festival tee quick!"
Winter Solstice December 15 to 22
(Northern Hemisphere)
June 15 to 21
(Southern Hemisphere)
Midwinter Sweater NH Icon.png
Midwinter sweater
Aurora Wall NH Icon.png
Aurora wall
Bathtub with Yuzu NH Icon.png
Bathtub with yuzu
Tangyuan NH Icon.png
Tangyuan
Both "The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. Put on this sweater to send chilly Old Man Winter running!" (Midwinter sweater)

"The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. This wallpaper depicts that mystical shining light of clear winter skies, the aurora borealis. It's so magical that you'll forget how cold it is outside!" (Aurora wall)

"The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. In Japan, one might take a bath with yuzu on this day to avoid catching a cold. Yuzu is an aromatic citrus fruit with a strong but relaxing scent." (Bathtub with yuzu)

"The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. In China, people often enjoy tangyuan, a clear, sweet soup mode of rice-flour dumplings, to celebrate this day." (Tangyuan)

Ōmisoka December 22 to 31 New Year's Noodles NH Icon.png
New Year's noodles
Northern "In Japan, many celebrate the new year with toshikoshi-soba ("year-passing soba") for good luck. The noodles' length is a symbol of long life, and the ease of cutting them represents cutting away misfortunes."
Silvester December 22 to 31 Berliner NH Icon.png
Berliner
Northern "A Berliner Pfannkuchen is a type of German pastry filled with jam and topped with sugar—not unlike a jelly donut. They're available year-round, but are a traditional treat in Germany for New Year's celebrations."
Nochevieja December 22 to 31 Twelve-Grape Dish NH Icon.png
Twelve-grape dish
Northern "You eat las doce uvas de la suerte ("the 12 grapes of luck") at midnight on New Year's Eve for good fortune. As the bell tolls 12, you eat one grape for each ring. That's not a lot of time to eat 12 grapes!"
New Year's Eve December 22 to 31 Olivier Salad NH Icon.png
Olivier salad
Sparkling Cider NH Icon.png
Sparkling cider
Northern "This salad, a staple of New Year's celebrations in Russia, came about at the end of the 19th century. It was invented by Lucien Olivier, but since his recipe wasn't publicized, nobody knows the "official" way to make it." (Olivier salad)

"No party to celebrate the new year is complete without everybody raising a glass of sparkling cider together. Reflect on the past year and wish everyone a good year to come… Cheers!" (Sparkling cider)

Shōgatsu December 22 to January 5 Kadomatsu NH Icon.png
Kadomatsu
Kagamimochi NH Icon.png
Kagamimochi
New Year's Shimekazari NH Icon.png
New Year's shimekazari
Otoshidama Envelope NH Icon.png
Otoshidama envelope
Osechi (Black) NH Icon.png
Osechi
Northern "Japanese tradition has it that Toshigami-sama, a god of the new year, visits each house on the first of the year to bless it. The kadomatsu is like a signpost to welcome him in." (Kadomatsu)

"In Japan, kagami-mochi ("mirror mochi") is set out as an offering to Toshigami-sama. On January 11th, you break the mochi apart and eat it, sharing out the spirit contained within for good health." (Kagamimochi)

"Shime-kazari are Japanese rope decorations said to purify the home. They welcome Toshigami-sama in and keep impurities out. Place one on your door to protect yourself from misfortune!" (New Year's shimekazari)

"Otoshidama is a gift of money given to children by adults at Shōgatsu. Long ago, people gifted mochi rather than money. It's said the name comes from Toshigami-sama's "tamashii," or spirit, which lived within that mochi." (Otoshidama envelope)

"The boxes, filled with various foods and stacked atop one another, represent your good luck piling high. Many different foods are eaten as osechi, but all share the symbolic meaning of good fortune." (Osechi)

New Year's Day January 1 to 15 2021 Celebratory Arch NH Icon.png
2021 celebratory arch
2022 Celebratory Arch NH Icon.png
2022 celebratory arch
Yut Nori NH Icon.png
Yut Nori
Zodiac Dragon Figurine NH Icon.png
Zodiac dragon figurine
Northern "An arch bearing the Gregorian calendar's number for the new year. If you pass beneath this arch while carrying your hopes and dreams in your heart, you're certain to have a good year!" (2021 celebratory arch & 2022 celebratory arch)

"Yut Nori is a traditional Korean board game. Instead of dice, it is played with wooden sticks called "yuts." Play it with family on New Year's, but don't get so into it that you have the first fight of the year!" (Yut Nori)

"Some folks put out zodiac figurines or statuettes to protect their houses and invite good luck throughout the year. Leave out this decoration for good fortune!" (Zodiac figurines)

Characters[edit]

Artwork of winter from New Leaf
Name + Icon Description
Chip NH Character Icon.png
Chip
A beaver who hosts the Fishing Tourney in Animal Crossing: City Folk and Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
C.J. NH Character Icon.png
C.J.
A beaver who hosts the Fishing Tourney in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
SnowPeople.png
Snowfolk
Characters who can be made out of snowballs in the winter. If a snowman is made to the correct proportions, he will reward the player with a piece of snowman furniture. Snowmen can be spoken to, and stay around the town for three (four in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: New Horizons) days, melting a bit more every day. There are four kinds of snowman in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and each gives different furniture out. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Snowboys will give out DIY recipes of the Frozen Series, alongside a Large Snowflake to use to make furniture with them.
Harvey NH Character Icon.png
Harvey
A dog who hosts Wedding Season on his own island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Reese NH Character Icon.png
Reese
An alpaca who will award the player heart crystals during Wedding Season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Cyrus NH Character Icon.png
Cyrus
An alpaca who will allow the player to purchase wedding furniture using heart crystals during Wedding Season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Isabelle NH Character Icon.png
Isabelle
A dog who runs the Fireworks Show on Sundays in August.
Jingle NH Character Icon.png
Jingle
A reindeer who appears on December 24th to distribute presents.
Tortimer NH Character Icon.png
Tortimer
A tortoise who is the mayor of the player's town. He hosts some events.

Critters[edit]

These are the fish, bugs and sea creatures that appear during winter.

Fish[edit]

Name + Icon Games Months Time Locations
Barbel Steed PC Icon.png
Barbel Steed
Every main game (except New Horizons), Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Bass PG Field Sprite.png
Bass
Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, Animal Crossing, Doubutsu no Mori e+ and Dòngwù Sēnlín Every month All day River
Bitterling NH Icon.png
Bitterling
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp North: NovMar
South: MaySep
All day Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Black Bass NH Icon.png
Black Bass
Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons Every month All day Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Blowfish NH Icon.png
Blowfish
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: NovFeb
South: MayAug
9 PM – 4 AM Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Bluegill NH Icon.png
Bluegill
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month 9 AM – 4 PM/4 AM – 9 PM Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Brook Trout PG Field Sprite.png
Brook Trout
Animal Crossing and Doubutsu no Mori e+ Every month All day Lake
Carp NH Icon.png
Carp
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day Main games: River/Pond
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Coelacanth NH Icon.png
Coelacanth
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day/4 PM – 9 AM Main games: Sea (raining or snowing)
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Crucian Carp NH Icon.png
Crucian Carp
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Dab NH Icon.png
Dab
Doubutsu no Mori e+, Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: OctApr
South: AprOct
All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Dace NH Icon.png
Dace
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month 4 PM – 9 AM Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Football Fish NH Icon.png
Football Fish
Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: NovMar
South: MaySep
4 PM – 9 AM Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Freshwater Goby NH Icon.png
Freshwater Goby
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day/4 PM – 9 AM Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Goldfish NH Icon.png
Goldfish
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day Main games: River/Pond
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Herabuna DnM+ Field Sprite.png
Herabuna
Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+ and Dòngwù Sēnlín Every month All day Lake
Horse Mackerel NH Icon.png
Horse Mackerel
Doubutsu no Mori e+, Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons Every month All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Koi NH Icon.png
Koi
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month 4 PM – 9 AM Main games: River/Pond
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Large Bass PG Field Sprite.png
Large Bass
Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, Animal Crossing, Doubutsu no Mori e+ and Dòngwù Sēnlín Every month All day River
Oarfish NH Icon.png
Oarfish
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: DecMay
South: JunNov
All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Olive Flounder NH Icon.png
Olive Flounder
Doubutsu no Mori e+, Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons Every month All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Pale Chub NH Icon.png
Pale Chub
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month 9 AM – 4 PM/4 AM – 9 PM Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Pike NH Icon.png
Pike
City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: SepDec
South: MarJun
All day/4 AM – 9 PM Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Pond Smelt NH Icon.png
Pond Smelt
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp North: DecFeb
South: JunAug
All day Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Pop-Eyed Goldfish NH Icon.png
Pop-Eyed Goldfish
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month 9 AM – 4 PM Main games: River/Pond
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Red Snapper NH Icon.png
Red Snapper
Every main game (except Doubutsu no Mori & Dòngwù Sēnlín), Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Sea Bass NH Icon.png
Sea Bass
Every main game (except Doubutsu no Mori & Dòngwù Sēnlín), Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp Every month All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Sea Butterfly NH Icon.png
Sea Butterfly
Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: DecMar
South: JunSep
All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Small Bass PG Field Sprite.png
Small Bass
Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, Animal Crossing, Doubutsu no Mori e+ and Dòngwù Sēnlín Every month All day River
Squid NH Icon.png
Squid
Doubutsu no Mori e+, Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: DecAug
South: JunFeb
All day Main games: Sea
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Stringfish NH Icon.png
Stringfish
Every main game, Happy Home Designer and Pocket Camp North: DecMar
South: JunSep
4 PM – 9 AM Main games: River/River (clifftop)
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek
Tuna NH Icon.png
Tuna
Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: NovApr
South: MarNov
All day Main games: Sea/Pier
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
Yellow Perch NH Icon.png
Yellow Perch
Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: OctMar
South: AprSep
All day Main games: River
Pocket Camp: Lost Lure Creek

Bugs[edit]

Name + Icon Games Months Time Locations
Ant NH Icon.png
Ant
Every main game (except Doubutsu no Mori & Dòngwù Sēnlín) and Happy Home Designer Every month All day On rotten Turnips/Candy/Lollipops
Bagworm NH Icon.png
Bagworm
Every main game (except Doubutsu no Mori, Dòngwù Sēnlín & Wild World) and Happy Home Designer Every month All day In trees/Shaking trees (hardwood and cedar)
Centipede NH Icon.png
Centipede
City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: SepJun
South: MarDec
4 PM – 11 PM From hitting rocks
Cockroach WW Sprite.png
Cockroach
Every main game (except City Folk, New Leaf & New Horizons) Early games: MarNov
Wild World: Every month
All day On trees/flowers/Spoiled Turnips
Dung Beetle NH Icon.png
Dung Beetle
Doubutsu no Mori e+, Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: DecFeb
South: JunAug
All day/7 PM – 8 AM/5 PM – 8 AM Pushing/rolling balls/snowballs
Fly NH Icon.png
Fly
Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day Flying near rafflesia, trash, spoiled/rotten turnips or rotten fruit
Mole Cricket NH Icon.png
Mole Cricket
Every main game (except Doubutsu no Mori & Dòngwù Sēnlín) and Happy Home Designer North: NovMay
South: MayNov
All day Underground
Pill Bug NH Icon.png
Pill Bug
Every main game (except Doubutsu no Mori & Dòngwù Sēnlín) and Happy Home Designer North: SepJun
South: MarDec
All day/7 PM – 4 AM/11 PM – 4 PM Under rocks/From hitting rocks
Wasp NH Icon.png
Wasp
Every main game and Happy Home Designer Every month All day In trees/Shaking trees
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Wharf Roach
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day On beach/On beach rocks

Sea creatures[edit]

Name + Icon Games Months Time Locations
Abalone NH Icon.png
Abalone
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: JunJan
South: DecJul
4 PM – 9 AM Underwater
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Acorn Barnacle
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day Underwater
Clam NL Icon.png
Clam
New Leaf and Happy Home Designer SepApr All day Underwater
Ear Shell NL Icon.png
Ear Shell
New Leaf and Happy Home Designer Every month 4 PM – 9 AM Underwater
Horsehair Crab NL Icon.png
Horsehair Crab
New Leaf and Happy Home Designer NovApr All day Underwater
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Lobster
City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons North: DecJan; AprJun
South: JunJul; OctDec
All day Main games: Sea/Underwater
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
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Mantis Shrimp
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month 4 PM – 9 AM Underwater
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Octopus
Doubutsu no Mori e+, Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp and New Horizons Every month All day/Unknown Main games: Sea/Underwater
Pocket Camp: Saltwater Shores
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Oyster
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: SepFeb
South: MarAug
All day Underwater
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Pearl Oyster
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day Underwater
Red King Crab NH Icon.png
Red King Crab
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: NovMar
South: MaySep
All day Underwater
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Scallop
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day Underwater
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Sea Anemone
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day Underwater
Sea Cucumber NH Icon.png
Sea Cucumber
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: NovApr
South: MayOct
All day Underwater
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Sea Slug
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day Underwater
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Sea Star
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons Every month All day Underwater
Seaweed NH Icon.png
Seaweed
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: OctJul
South: AprJan
All day Underwater
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Snow Crab
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: NovApr
South: MayOct
All day Underwater
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Spiny Lobster
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: OctDec
South: AprJun
9 PM – 4 AM Underwater
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Sweet Shrimp
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: SepFeb
South: MarAug
4 PM – 9 AM Underwater
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Turban Shell
New Leaf, Happy Home Designer and New Horizons North: MarMay; SepDec
South: MarJun; SepNov
All day/4 PM – 9 AM Underwater
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Dungeness Crab
New Horizons North: NovMay
South: MayNov
All day Underwater
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Mussel
New Horizons North: JunDec
South: DecJun
All day Underwater
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Sea Pig
New Horizons North: NovFeb
South: MayAug
4 PM – 9 AM Underwater
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Venus' Flower Basket
New Horizons North: OctFeb
South: AprAug
All day Underwater
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Whelk
New Horizons Every month All day Underwater

Birthdays[edit]

Northern hemisphere[edit]

Character Species Birthday date Star sign
Rooney Kangaroo Dec 1st Sagittarius
Sprocket Ostrich
Annalise Horse Dec 2nd
W. Link Wolf
Claude Rabbit Dec 3rd
Robin Bird Dec 4th
Hans Gorilla Dec 5th
Carrie Kangaroo
Kyle Wolf Dec 6th
Monty Monkey Dec 7th
Buzz Eagle
Eloise Elephant Dec 8th
Becky Chicken Dec 9th
Chip Beaver
Tom Cat Dec 10th
Sterling Eagle Dec 11th
Lucha Bird Dec 12th
Bianca Tiger Dec 13th
Medli Bird
Freya Wolf Dec 14th
Chadder Mouse Dec 15th
Gabi Rabbit Dec 16th
Cousteau Frog Dec 17th
Fang Wolf Dec 18th
Azalea Rhinoceros
Chief Wolf Dec 19th
Rudy Cat Dec 20th
Isabelle Dog
Digby
Blanche Ostrich Dec 21st
Quillson Duck Dec 22nd Capricorn
Ken Chicken Dec 23rd
Chabwick Penguin Dec 24th
Jingle Reindeer
Ruby Rabbit Dec 25th
Étoile Sheep
Pashmina Goat Dec 26th
Goldie Dog Dec 27th
Bella Mouse Dec 28th
Vic Bull Dec 29th
Murphy Bear cub
Hugh Pig Dec 30th
Marcel Dog Dec 31st
Tortimer Tortoise
Cornimer
Bob Cat Jan 1st
Poncho Bear cub Jan 2nd
Dr. Shrunk Axolotl
Joey Duck Jan 3rd
Diana Deer Jan 4th
Roald Penguin Jan 5th
Carmen Rabbit Jan 6th
Felyne Cat
Harry Hippo Jan 7th
Pierce Eagle Jan 8th
Joan Boar
Tiffany Rabbit Jan 9th
Papi Horse Jan 10th
Maddie Dog Jan 11th
Niko Gray langur
Moe Cat Jan 12th
Puddles Frog Jan 13th
Velma Goat Jan 14th
Gladys Ostrich Jan 15th
Ursala Bear Jan 16th
Rizzo Mouse Jan 17th
Chelsea Deer Jan 18th
Sherb Goat
Simon Monkey Jan 19th
Opal Elephant Jan 20th Aquarius
Quinn Eagle
Genji Rabbit Jan 21st
Francine Jan 22nd
Gwen Penguin Jan 23rd
Rhonda Rhinoceros Jan 24th
Savannah Horse Jan 25th
Vivian Wolf Jan 26th
Cyrus Alpaca
Aurora Penguin Jan 27th
Admiral Bird
Margie Elephant Jan 28th
Cube Penguin Jan 29th
Flurry Hamster Jan 30th
Winnie Horse Jan 31st
Harriet Dog
Bill Duck Feb 1st
Rover Cat
Jitters Bird Feb 2nd
Olivia Cat Feb 3rd
Lily Frog Feb 4th
Penelope Mouse Feb 5th
Annalisa Anteater Feb 6th
Boomer Penguin Feb 7th
Wardell Manatee
Frobert Frog Feb 8th
Blanca Cat
Cleo Horse Feb 9th
Flora Ostrich
Stitches Bear cub Feb 10th
Zoe Anteater
Pompom Duck Feb 11th
Drago Alligator Feb 12th
Ribbot Frog Feb 13th
Muffy Sheep Feb 14th
Kitty Cat Feb 15th
Anabelle Anteater Feb 16th
Dobie Wolf Feb 17th
Dora Mouse Feb 18th
Freckles Duck Feb 19th Pisces
Sprinkle Penguin Feb 20th
Puck Feb 21st
Ganon Pig
Avery Eagle Feb 22nd
Pate Duck Feb 23rd
Anicotti Mouse Feb 24th
Hamphrey Hamster Feb 25th
Wendell Walrus
Sheldon Squirrel Feb 26th
Wisp Ghost
Rosie Cat Feb 27th
Naomi Cow Feb 28th
Luna Tapir Feb 29th

Southern hemisphere[edit]

Character Species Birthday date Star sign
Keaton Eagle Jun 1st Gemini
Lucy Pig Jun 2nd
Inkwell Octopus
Filbert Squirrel Jun 3rd
Champ Monkey Jun 4th
Reneigh Horse
Camofrog Frog Jun 5th
Raddle Jun 6th
Lyle Otter
Zell Deer Jun 7th
Timmy & Tommy Raccoon
Peanut Squirrel Jun 8th
Alfonso Alligator Jun 9th
Cyd Elephant
Walker Dog Jun 10th
Pudge Bear cub Jun 11th
Holden Hamster
Bettina Mouse Jun 12th
Scoot Duck Jun 13th
Pippy Rabbit Jun 14th
Maple Bear cub Jun 15th
Roscoe Horse Jun 16th
Tangy Cat Jun 17th
Spike Rhinoceros
Cookie Dog Jun 18th
Sally Squirrel Jun 19th
Graham Hamster Jun 20th
Phineas Fur seal
Sydney Koala Jun 21st
Jacques Bird Jun 22nd Cancer
Tammy Bear cub Jun 23rd
Bluebear Jun 24th
Drake Duck Jun 25th
Marina Octopus Jun 26th
Marlo Hamster
Deena Duck Jun 27th
Kidd Goat Jun 28th
Copper Dog
Merry Cat Jun 29th
Broccolo Mouse Jun 30th
Weber Duck
Curt Bear Jul 1st
Agent S Squirrel Jul 2nd
Blaire Jul 3rd
Apollo Eagle Jul 4th
Wilbur Dodo
Samson Mouse Jul 5th
Reese Alpaca
Mira Rabbit Jul 6th
Bree Mouse Jul 7th
Viché Squirrel
Jeremiah Frog Jul 8th
Huck Jul 9th
Static Squirrel
Mott Lion Jul 10th
Toby Rabbit
Victoria Horse Jul 11th
Filly
Olive Bear cub Jul 12th
Kapp'n Turtle
Twiggy Bird Jul 13th
Dizzy Elephant Jul 14th
Caroline Squirrel Jul 15th
Frita Sheep Jul 16th
Jay Bird Jul 17th
Croque Frog Jul 18th
Beppe Bird
Nibbles Squirrel Jul 19th
Pascal Otter
Yuka Koala Jul 20th
Prince Frog Jul 21st
Chow Bear Jul 22nd
Elvis Lion Jul 23rd Leo
O'Hare Rabbit Jul 24th
Rex Lion
Peck Bird Jul 25th
Nat Chameleon
Curly Pig Jul 26th
Erik Deer Jul 27th
Ketchup Duck
Truffles Pig Jul 28th
Lionel Lion Jul 29th
Frank Eagle Jul 30th
Grizzly Bear Jul 31st
Julia Ostrich
Kid Cat Cat Aug 1st
Vladimir Bear cub Aug 2nd
Harvey Dog
Benjamin Aug 3rd
Tad Frog
Bones Dog Aug 4th
Poppy Squirrel Aug 5th
Chester Bear cub Aug 6th
Rory Lion Aug 7th
Boots Alligator
Bud Lion Aug 8th
Leif Sloth
Soleil Hamster Aug 9th
Cole Rabbit Aug 10th
Gigi Frog Aug 11th
Ace Bird
Gloria Duck Aug 12th
Tabby Cat Aug 13th
Rod Mouse Aug 14th
Leopold Lion
Wendy Sheep Aug 15th
Nate Bear Aug 16th
Leila Turtle
Stinky Cat Aug 17th
Rocco Hippo Aug 18th
Tiansheng Monkey
Alice Koala Aug 19th
Tybalt Tiger
Lopez Deer Aug 20th
Wart Jr. Frog Aug 21st
Rolf Tiger Aug 22nd
Nana Monkey Aug 23rd Virgo
K.K. Slider Dog
DJ KK
Nan Goat Aug 24th
Jacob Bird
Tipper Cow Aug 25th
Rowan Tiger Aug 26th
Bangle Aug 27th
Chrissy Rabbit Aug 28th
Lloid Gyroid
Gruff Goat Aug 29th
Hazel Squirrel Aug 30th
Audie Wolf Aug 31st

Items[edit]

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The following items are exclusive to the winter season.

Clothing[edit]

In Animal Crossing, all clothing items have a season and probability group (A, B, or C) associated with them. Each town favors a certain probability group for clothing and this can be manipulated using feng shui. There are 165 clothing items available in winter, of which 29 are exclusive to the season.

List of winter clothing in Animal Crossing

# Item Image Buy price Sell price Available from Group
9 Folk shirt folk shirt  380 Bells  95 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
Starting shirt (female)
A
21 Dark polka shirt dark polka shirt  350 Bells  87 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
33 Crewel shirt crewel shirt  380 Bells  95 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
42 Kaffe's shirt Kaffe's shirt  460 Bells  115 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
74 Neo-classic knit neo-classic knit  380 Bells  95 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
100 Desert shirt desert shirt  390 Bells  97 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
101 Aurora knit aurora knit  380 Bells  95 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
102 Winter sweater winter sweater  290 Bells  72 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
123 Sharp outfit sharp outfit  290 Bells  72 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
135 Earthy knit earthy knit  390 Bells  97 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
136 Spunky knit spunky knit  360 Bells  90 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
137 Deer shirt deer shirt  380 Bells  95 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
146 Monkey shirt monkey shirt  380 Bells  95 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
148 Ancient knit ancient knit  390 Bells  97 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
156 Yellow pinstripe yellow pinstripe  360 Bells  90 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
161 Café shirt café shirt  420 Bells  105 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
191 Striking outfit striking outfit  460 Bells  115 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
213 Leather jerkin leather jerkin  390 Bells  97 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
221 Exotic shirt exotic shirt  380 Bells  95 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
222 Houndstooth knit houndstooth knit  370 Bells  92 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
223 Uncommon shirt uncommon shirt  360 Bells  90 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
224 Dapper shirt dapper shirt  350 Bells  87 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
226 Cozy sweater cozy sweater  350 Bells  87 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
A
227 Comfy sweater comfy sweater  360 Bells  90 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
230 Laced shirt laced shirt  370 Bells  92 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C
237 Shortcake shirt shortcake shirt  330 Bells  82 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
B
242 Toad print toad print  340 Bells  85 Bells  Tom Nook's store (winter)
C

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