160 Best Summer Trivia Questions (With Answers) 2024
Add summer trivia questions to all your events to maximize summer fun. Enjoy relaxing with loved ones while learning new and interesting facts about summer.
Host A Summer Trivia Event
Organize a summer trivia event for a fun and engaging way to connect with friends and family.
- Choose an outdoor location.
- Decide on the summer trivia questions and categories from this list.
- Divide the group into teams and decide how you will keep score.
- Have a small prize for the winning team.
- Don’t forget the summer food and drinks!
Jump around to the summer trivia section of your choice using the Table of Contents!
Summer Song and Music Trivia Questions
First, from oldies to pop hits of today, test your knowledge of summer song and music trivia.
1. What 1980s girl band sang “Cruel Summer”?
Bananarama
2. Which music artist had a dance hit called “Summer Love”?
Justin Timberlake
3. Which song by Carly Rae Jepsen peaked in the summer of 2012 and spent 9 weeks at No. 1?
“Call Me Maybe”
4. Which song was featured in the movie “Caddyshack”?
“Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran
5. “Wipe Out” was the summer hit of 1963. Who created it?
The Surfaris
6. “Summertime Sadness” was featured on this artist’s 2012 album.
Lana Del Ray
7. Who wrote and sang the 1980s hit “Boys of Summer”?
Don Henley
8. Which artist had the hit “Summer of “69”?
Bryan Adams
9. “Watermelon Sugar” was written and recorded by what artist?
Harry Styles
10. The song “Summer Nights” is from which 1978 movie?
Grease
11. Who sang the 1970s rock anthem “Schools Out”?
Alice Cooper
12. Nelly had a hot song that spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2022. What song was it?
“Hot in Herre”
13.
The Beach Boys
14. “Summertime, when the livin’s ______.” Finish this lyric by Sublime.
Easy
15. Which reggae artist covered Mungo Jerry’s summer song “In The Summertime”?
Shaggy
16. Which pop star sings the 2014 hit “Cool for the Summer?”
Demi Lovato
17. According to the Beach Boys, where would you find a little place called “Kokomo?”
Off the Florida Keys
18. Kenny Chesney also has a famous song about this season. What is it called?
“Summertime”
19. Finish the lyrics: “Calling’ out around the world, Are you ready for a brand new beat, Summer’s here and the time is right, For dancing in the _________.”
Street
20. In which summer did the music festival Woodstock take place?
1969
21. Which New York band wrote and recorded “Summer in the City” in 1966?
The Lovin’ Spoonful
22. Which American singer and songwriter was known as the “Queen of Disco”?
Donna Summer
23. Sir Mix-a-Lot had a song that peaked in July of 1992 and spent five weeks on the Hot 100 Billboard. What was the name of the song?
“Baby Got Back”
24. “I Swear” was this quartet’s song that peaked in the summer of 1994.
All-4-One
25. Which popular band recorded the 1969 classic “Here Comes The Sun”?
The Beatles
26. What is the first line of the Copacabana song?
Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl.
27.
Answer: A
28. What was the most-streamed song on Spotify in the U.S. during the summer of 2022?
A. “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush
B. “As It Was” by Harry Styles
C. “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny
D. “About Damn Time” by Lizzo
Answer: B
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Beach Trivia
Beaches are the top vacation destination for Americans (source). So feel the sand in your toes and the sun on your face. Warm up your summer trivia skills with these fun facts about the beach.
Don’t forget your sunscreen!
29. What U.S. city is South Beach in?
Miami
30. What State is Santa Monica Beach located in?
California
31. What was the first public beach in the U.S.?
Revere Beach in Massachusetts
32. On which Hawaiian island is Waikiki Beach located?
Honolulu
33. Clearwater Beach is found in what U.S. state?
Florida
34. Where is Bondi Beach?
Sydney, Australia
35. What does a red beach warning flag mean?
High surf and/or strong currents are present
36. On which beach is the biggest New Year’s Eve party in the world held?
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (See: New Year Trivia Quiz)
37. What country is Pig Beach located in?
The Bahamas
38. What ocean is the home of the island of Tahiti?
Pacific Ocean
39. What is the name of the Mexican coast that goes from Cancun to Tulum?
Riviera Maya
40.
It’s a pink beach
41. Where is Seven Mile Beach which is known for it’s white sand and crystal clear water?
Negril, Jamaica
42. What beach in Thailand became more popular after the film “The Beach” was shot there?
Maya Bay
43. Cape Cod is another popular U.S. destination for beachgoers. Which state is it located in?
Massachusetts
44. What beach is known as one of the best beaches on the east coast of Australia?
Surfers Paradise Beach
45. What 1/2 mile beach in Hawaii has been consistently ranked among the best beaches in the world?
Lanikai Beach
46. Where does black sand come from?
Eroded volcanic materials (basalt and lava)
47. Where does the famous white sand beaches of Hawaii come from?
Parrotfish poop (source)
48. This beach in Australia is made up of trillions of tiny shells.
Shell Beach
49. True or False: Water covers about 71 percent of the Earth’s surface.
True
50. What underwater ecosystem protects coastlines from storms and erosion?
Coral Reefs
51.
Quartz
52. What famous spring break beach has more than 100 public beach access points?
Panama City Beach
53. If you are swimming in the ocean and get caught by this, swim parallel to the shore rather than straight against it. What is it?
A rip current
54. What sand feature acts as storm barriers during?
Sand dunes
55. What is the longest continuous beach in America?
Long Beach, WA- It’s 28 miles long.
56. When was the first beach ball invented?
A. 1910
B. 1920
C. 1928
D. 1938
Answer: D
Related: Best Beach Scavenger Hunt
Summer Food & Drink Trivia Questions
Next, we all love to talk about food! And summertime food trivia questions are all about fresh foods and cookouts. Don’t forget the drinks for those hot summer nights!
57. Spanish Red is a variety of what?
Tomato
58. What berry can be red, golden, or black?
Raspberry
59. If you like Pina Coladas, visit this country, as it is the national drink. Which country is it?
Puerto Rico
60. Which ice cream flavor is the most popular?
Vanilla
61. This delicious summertime fruit is called rock melons in Australia. What are they known as in the U.S.?
Cantaloupes
62. Which summertime vegetable has 800 kernels on average?
Corn
63. When you are throwing burgers on the grill, remember that they originate from what country?
Germany
64. What classic summer cocktail invented in Cuba contains mint, sugar, lime, and rum?
The Mojito
65. What cheese is in a Greek salad?
Feta cheese
66. What sliced cheese is in the Italian Salad Caprese along with tomatoes and basil?
Mozarella
67. What delicious summer drink which includes wine and fruit comes from Spain?
Sangria
68.
Milk
69. Margaritas are a refreshing summertime cocktail made with what type of alcohol?
Tequila
70. What type of lettuce is used in a Caesar salad?
Romaine
71. What three flavors make up Neapolitan ice cream?
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry
72. What was the leading ice cream brand sold in the U.S. in 2022?
Ben & Jerry’s
73. What is the Italian word for ice cream?
Gelato
74. What summer seafood is now a delicacy but was once considered “poor man’s protein?
Lobster
75. What soup is served cold?
Gazpacho
76. What summertime food is often associated with camping? It requires a melted marshmallow.
S’mores
77. The ice cream cone was produced by Italo Marchiony in New York City and patented in what year? (source)
A. 1900
B. 1903
C. 1890
D. 1910
Answer: B- 1903
78. How tall was the tallest ice cream cone?
A. 4 ft
B. 1 ft
C. 9 ft
D. 10 ft
Answer: C- 9 ft 2.63 in.
79. Name the cool summer sweets in these pictures.
Answer: A- Bomb pops, B- Slushy, C- Ice cream sandwich, D- Sundae, E- Gelato, F- Snow cone
80. Which ingredient is not found in a Cobb salad?
A. Tuna
B. Eggs
C. Bacon
D. Chicken
Answer: A-Tuna
81. How much water is in a watermelon?
A: 99%
B: 92%
C: 80%
D: 85%
Answer: B-92%
82. How many seeds does the average strawberry contain?
A. 200
B. 100
C. 50
D. 300
Answer: A- 200 seeds
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Summer Celebrations Trivia
Do you know how summer is celebrated around the world? Test your knowledge about these summer celebrations.
83. How did ancient pagans celebrate midsummer?
With a bonfire
84. In which country are you most likely to celebrate Christmas with a “barbie” on the beach?
Australia
85. Where do people in England gather to celebrate the summer solstice?
Stonehenge
86. Where in New York holds a hot dog contest on Independence Day?
Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City
87. Which U.S. city hosts a UFO festival every year in July?
Roswell, New Mexico
88. Which holiday marks the unofficial end of summer in the United States?
Labor Day
89. Where is the U.S. music festival Lollapalooza held each summer?
Chicago
90. Which holiday is the biggest event in summer in the U.S.?
The Fourth of July
91.
To celebrate our independence from Britain.
92. What does Pride Month each June celebrate?
The rights of LGBTQ+ people
93. In which state can you attend a summer festival dedicated to Elvis Presley?
Tupelo, Mississippi- Elvis’s birthplace
94. What day signals the unofficial kickoff to summer?
Memorial Day
95. What does Memorial Day honor?
Those fallen in combat. (See Memorial Day Trivia Questions & Answers)
96. How do Americans celebrate the 4th of July?
With fireworks
97. What is celebrated on Juneteenth?
The end of slavery in the U.S.
98. When is National Ice Cream Day celebrated in the United States?
The third Sunday in July
99.
Answer: B-National Pool Noodle Day
100. What national holiday is celebrated in summer for all the dad’s out there?
Father’s Day
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Summer Movie Quiz Questions
Late nights and popcorn. We all love movies during the summer!
101. Which actor portrayed Chuck Nolan in Cast Away?
Tom Hanks
102. Where does Weekend at Bernie’s take place?
The Hamptons
103. Who directed the movie Jaws?
Steven Spielberg
104. Which Harry Potter character died on the beach?
Dobby
105. What genre does the movie I Know What You Did Last Summer belong to?
Horror
106. In this 1987 comedy, a high school gym teacher is forced to teach remedial English class during the summer.
Summer School
107. John Candy stars in this 1985 movie about a family hoping to stay in a plush resort but gets a hut by the beach instead.
Summer Rental
108.
Answer: A- Jaws
109. What movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio sets out as a solitary beach paradise vacation in Thailand?
The Beach
110. In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a baseball team. What movie is this?
The Sandlot
111. Johhny Depp is Captain Jack Sparrow in these adventure movies.
Pirates of the Caribbean
112. Which famous family drives across the country to visit Walley World theme park in National Lampoon’s Vacation?
The Griswold family
113. Two movies helped surfing gain popularity. Name one of them.
Gidget and The Endless Summer
114. In this popular musical from 1978, we follow the summer fling of two teenagers after they go back to high school.
Grease
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Summertime Sports Trivia
Learn something new and quiz a friend with this summer sports trivia section.
115. In which two months are the Summer Olympics usually held?
July and August
116. When and where were the first modern Olympics held?
1896 in Athens, Greece
117. This sport has been a part of the Summer Olympic Games since they began in 1896. It began in 1868 with a 1200-meter race between the entrance and fountains of Saint-Cloud Park in Paris. What sport is it?
Cycling
118. How many times has the U.S. hosted the Summer Olympics?
Four
119. Which city will the U.S. host the Summer Olympics in 2028?
Los Angeles
120. Which athlete has the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps
121. Which beach sport became official in 1986?
Beach volleyball
122. This summer pastime was originally invented as pie plates, but college students began throwing them around in the 1940s.
Throwing frisbees
123. Which state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
124. True or False: Surfing is thousands of years old?
True
125.
Hanging five
126. Where is the most popular surfing spot in the world?
Hawaii
127. Who is Margo Oberg?
The first female professional surfer
128. This sport was first played in the 18th century, is popular in America, and has athletes like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. What is it?
Baseball
129. This outdoor and indoor sport has a 3-hit rule to keep the momentum of the game.
Volleyball
130. What type of race is the Tour de France?
Bicycle race
131. Who pitched the only no-hit game in World Series history?
Don Larsen in 1956
132. How many players are on a baseball team?
9
133. What is the most stolen base in baseball?
Second base
134. What is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament played each summer?
Wimbledon
135. What is the sporting event held every year on Memorial Day weekend?
Indianapolis 500
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Random Trivia About Summer
Finish this quiz with more random facts about summer, travel, and nature.
136. What year was the “Summer of Love”?
1967
137. True or False: The month of July is named after the Roman emperor Julius Caesar.
True
138. True or False: The UV rays from the sun can harm your skin in 15 minutes.
True (source)
139. What does “SPF” stand for?
Sun protection factor- The number indicates how long it would take for the sun’s UVB rays to redden your skin after applying.
140. What are the three zodiac signs of summer?
Cancer, Leo, Virgo
141. What is considered the hottest place on Earth?
Death Valley, California
142. Between what dates can the summer solstice fall?
June 20-22 (Related: Best June Trivia Quiz)
143. Which country has the biggest water park in the world?
Germany
144. Which vitamin do you get from sunshine?
Vitamin D
145. When this star appears in the sky just before the Sun it marks the beginning of “the dog days of summer”. What is the name of this star?
Sirius, the Dog Star
146. Where did the largest summer bikini parade take place on August 19, 2012?
Huludao City, Liaoning, China
147.
The sunflower
148. Which insect is most prevalent during the summer? (It’s annoying and dangerous in some places too)
Mosquitoes
149. Which insect sounds can you use to find out the temperature?
Cricket chirps (find out how here)
150. Records show that summers are getting hotter and hotter. What do we call this phenomenon?
Global warming
151. True or False: Between May and September, Americans consume 6 billion hot dogs.
False- It’s actually seven billion
152. What is the number one tourist attraction in the United States? (source)
The Grand Canyon
Related: Road Trip Trivia Questions
153. Which U.S. state is the coolest in the summer?
Alaska
154. Which summer month was known by the ancient Romans as “Sextilis”, meaning sixth?
August
155. What refers to exceptionally hot and humid weather that occurs during summer?
Dog Days
156. What day, in which night and date are about the same length, signals the end of summer?
Autumnal Equinox
157. What insect can typically be seen on summer evenings?
Fireflies or lightning bugs
158. What tower actually grows up to nearly six inches in summer due to metal expansion on hot days?
The Eiffel Tower
159. What month does summer start in the Southern Hemisphere?
December
160. Have you ever fried an egg on the sidewalk? There is an actual day just for this during which summer month? (summer national holidays)
July
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To Consider With Summer Trivia Questions
Summer trivia is fun to enjoy and learn about this season as well as connect with others.
I hope you enjoyed playing!
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Additional Sources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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