At Room Temperature, Pears can Ripen to Perfection.
If you want the pears to have the best flavor, you should let them ripen at room temperature after picking them. It is common for pears to be sold in grocery stores when they are not fully ripe. Pears should be allowed to ripen at room temperature after being picked.
If you want to avoid having soggy pears and wet patches on them, store unripe pears in the refrigerator until they are fully ripe. Pears should not be stored in the refrigerator unless they have turned completely black. Once they have reached full ripeness, you can store them in the refrigerator for a few days.