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23 Quick Summer Jokes to Keep You Laughing in the Heat
These silly summer jokes are perfect for kids (and grown-ups who act like them).
Whether you’re headed to the pool, packing a picnic, or just trying to stay cool, these quick jokes are fun, family-friendly, and great for sharing.
Add them to lunchboxes, road trip games, or print a few for your next backyard party!
1. What do you call a snowman in July?
A puddle!
2. Why don’t fish do well in school?
Because they’re always swimming below sea level.
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3. Why did the sun go to school?
To get a little brighter!
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4. What do you call a dog at the beach?
A hot dog!
5. What did the ocean say to the shore?
Nothing. It just waved!
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6. Why don’t eggs like summer?
Because they might crack up in the heat!
7. What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree!
8. What do you call a popsicle that tells jokes?
A pun-sicle!
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9. Why did the ice cream truck break down?
It drove down a rocky road!
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10. What do you get when you cross a shark and a snowman?
Frostbite!
11. Why are seagulls so good at flying?
Because they practice shorely every day!
12. What’s a watermelon’s favorite game?
Squash!
13. What does the sun drink out of?
A sunglass!
14. Why was the beach always tired?
Because it had sandbags under its eyes!
15. What do you call a fish who loves playing piano?
A tuna!
16. Why did the crab never share?
Because he was a little shellfish!
17. What do frogs like to drink in the summer?
Croak-a-cola!
18. What did one sandcastle say to the other?
“I totally dig you.”
19. Why did the banana wear sunscreen?
So it wouldn’t peel!
20. What’s a swimmer’s favorite game?
Marco Poloooooo!
21. Why did the pool float get in trouble?
It was always goofing off!
22. How does the sun keep in touch?
With rays of sunshine!
23. Why don’t you ever see penguins at the beach?
Because they’re chillin’ somewhere cooler!
Oh and by the way…
If your kids love silly fun like this, I’ve got a bunch of printable summer games they’ll totally enjoy — scavenger hunts, icebreakers, and travel-friendly giggle-fests you can grab and print today.
👉 Check out my summer party games here.
