These summer memes will add laughter to the warmest season of the year
35 Summer Memes That Capture the Spirit of the Season
Updated on May 02, 2025
It’s natural
Have you ever seen so much frizz?
Excuse me?
Beach weather and summer quotes are great, but not showering in my own sweat would be even better.
The most important part
You can never have enough ice at a summer cookout.
Roughing it
Someone has to use the pool, right?
Don’t listen to the haters
You mean the healthy body that allows me to eat barbecue and ice cream all summer? That one?
Summer of naps
Thanks for the invite, but I’d rather sleep.
Out of office
If you need anything, please ask someone else. But if you need some beach captions for your Instagram photos, we have you covered.
It’s time
I can already feel the sweat.
Just don’t go outside
The sun is no match for window shades.
A mood
Nothing beats a summer nap. If you thought this was funny, just wait until you see these other dog memes.
Seagulls, assemble!
Hold those fries close, and don’t let them go.
It’s too hot
It’s impossible to fall asleep unless you are wrapped like a burrito.
To the water!
Happiness in its purest form.
Anyone have a juice box?
Do you think anyone would notice if I peed in the pool?
Please don’t contact me
Talk to you Monday, not earlier.
See, he’s a horse in the sea
The water temperature feels pretty stable.
Cherish it
There is nothing quite like that first blast of cold air.
It’s hot dog time
The true scent of summer.
Switching gears
First it was too cold to go outside, and now it’s too hot.
Nostalgia
Who needs a pool when the sprinkler is on?
SPF 100
It’s that time of year again. Squirt on some Coppertone.
Cold and delicious
It’s all about balance.
School’s out, and camp’s in session
Summer means a quiet household—and funny summer memes too!
Vacation mode
See ya, alarm.
Who needs AC?
It feels nice in there.
Itchy
Prepare for bug bites.
Hello, air conditioning
We’re all familiar with that burst of heat.
Pure bliss
Like Fourth of July memes, summer memes give us the most beautiful feeling.
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