Cool songs to listen to in summer: a roundup of music to help you cool down

What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?

When we think of summer songs, the usual image is bright, heated themes like the blazing sun, the sea, and romance.

But since summer brings a string of hot days, some of you might be thinking, “I want to listen to songs that make me feel even a little cooler…”

So in this article, I’ll introduce songs—based on their sound, lyrics, and overall vibe—that feel refreshing and can cool you down a bit!

I’ve selected a wide range of tracks, so please try listening to a variety of them.

Playlist

Cool songs to listen to in summer: a roundup of music to help you cool down
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	GlintHY		A song overflowing with the refreshing feeling of summer, making the heart dance
2	graduallyKing&Prince		A King & Prince song that depicts memories of summer
3	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		The muggy summer heat that suits the evening through the night
4	PicnicSato Hiroshi		A gentle track by a master of city pop
5	Coastline CiderKetsumeishi		A soothing rap that colors the memories of summer
6	Pretenders feat. C.O.S.A. & Yo-SeaSTUTS		A soothing track perfect for summer nights
7	Summer Dreamin’Hirai Dai		A bittersweet song by Dai Hirai that resonates in the summer breeze
8	half moonHirai Dai		A heart’s ballad singing of feelings on a summer night
9	everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA		A blissful song that portrays the languor of summer and love
10	MINTSuchmos		Suchmos’s cool, refreshing songs that color the summer
11	Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi		Urban summer music, a pleasant number.
12	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		A bittersweet pop tune that captures the end of summer
13	Summer DreamBikkeburanka		A summer dream, the bittersweet memory of a fleeting love
14	The Long and Short FestivalShiina Ringo		A passionate song by Ringo Sheena that suits a summer night
15	graceFuji Kaze		A heartwarming song by Fujii Kaze that's perfect for summer
16	So it’s summer.↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Summer Song by THE HIGH-LOWS
17	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A poignant masterpiece that laments the end of summer: The Last Fireworks
18	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A pop song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE themed around summer
19	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song of youth, summer, wholehearted effort, sparkle, and hope.
20	Your refreshing feelingsZARD		ZARD’s refreshing summer song
21	HY♡SUMMERHY		It’s a refreshing summer song. It shows scenes of having fun with friends, and...
22	Pineapple JuiceINI		Summer grooves, feeling great with soothing tunes
23	sparklermoon drop		A co… themed around fireworks launched into the summer night sky
24	Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari		A coming-of-age song that sings about refreshing summer memories
25	Summer DreamTōhōshinki		A refreshing dance number that evokes the seas of Okinawa
26	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing.
27	Summer Splash!arashi		A classic summer song that evokes the blue sea and sky
28	Blues in the Closetzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		The appeal lies in a sound that fuses jazz and pop.
29	Chilled Soba with Green OnionsCody Rī (Ri)		A song where memories of summer intersect with the city
30	Summer has come.≠ME		Summer youth, ≠ME’s hot sound
31	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A classic song that overlays the bittersweetness of youth with fireworks
32	Beautiful finsupittsu		An ocean-inspired worldview, a Detective Conan theme song, and a classic by Spitz
33	cool summerimie		A cool, Japanese-style piece that portrays a summer scene
34	summer shelterŌgami Mio		A bittersweet song of parting at summer’s end
35	On the ShoreDef Tech		20th anniversary of debut, releasing music that heals the heart
36	Midsummer MomentRYUSENKEI		City pop summer song with a pleasant tone
37	Summertime GhostSuiyōbi no Campanella		A nostalgic song that echoes on a summer night
38	August 888 — This is way too much summerrisaitaruzu		A summer song, the Recitals’ catchy tune
39	NatsuneYuuri		A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet emotions at the end of summer
40	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
41	Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End		Sparklers of fleeting love on a summer night
42	Transparent in summerTwinfield		A refreshing love song that portrays summer romance
43	Summer Breezemerokuru		An electro-rock love song painting memories of summer
44	SummerHisaishi Joe		A piano piece that portrays summer light and the growth of the heart
45	Seaside StoryMAZZEL		A song that beautifully captures the freshness and wistfulness of summer...
46	CALL ME IN YOUR SUMMERSHE IS SUMMER		A summer song for MICO’s solo project
47	Since it’s summer anyway, why not try getting worn out?mashinomi		A wistful, poppy summer song by Mashinomi
48	Bewitch it4na		A message about spending the summer with no regrets
49	SummertimeFIVE NEW OLD		A classic song that depicts summer memories and love
50	to youMONGOL800		Summer is a season that evokes passion and hope.
51	Super SummerNiziU		NiziU’s summer track “Super Summer” is on fire!
52	A bit emotionally unstable? …SummerOCHA NORMA		A summer song by an idol group that entertains living rooms
53	A voice that calls summerSizuk/Shunryu		Express the youth of summer with a full sense of speed
54	Summer SongYUI		A summery, refreshing song brimming with a cool, fresh feel.
55	Summer Darlingchay		An upbeat song perfect for a summer drive
56	Fragments of Summernobobyknows̟+		Memories of youth played by the melody of summer
57	It smells like a midsummer night.aimyon		A rock song by Aimyon that saves her from the doldrums
58	Every time summer comesatarayo		A song that depicts Atarayo's summer memories
59	Summer BreezeGosuperāzu		A refreshing song by The Gospellers that evokes the feeling of summer
60	summer stormJenīhai		A coming-of-age song that captures the exhilaration and bittersweetness of summer
61	Scorching midsummerShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s summer song delivers youthfulness and emotion.
62	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A refreshing track that captures Shonan no Kaze’s summer vibe
63	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that depicts the impatience of summer and feelings of love
64	Summer Days and Your VoiceChouCho		An anime song that sings of pure summer love
65	Andante con motoClaude Debussy		Cool down the summer heat and change your mood with music
66	Summer BreezeHEY-SMITH		A powerful song that evokes the end of summer
67	Summer MiracleKALMA		Speaking of summer, the sun shining in the blue sky is irresistible, isn’t it!…
68	Transparent SummerMIMI		Expressing the transparency of summer and a refreshing charm
69	Summer Sunny WindMeatsaucer		Memories of Summer and a Blue Dress
70	summerPEDRO		PEDRO’s exhilarating song to enjoy the summer
71	Because of the summerRADWIMPS		A masterpiece by RADWIMPS that depicts the scenery of summer
72	city lightRuLu		RuLu’s refreshing song depicting a summer night romance
73	tropical nightSHISHAMO		Expressing the suffocation and emotions of a summer night
74	Summer Beachsuiɴya		A tropical-style summer love song with four-on-the-floor vibes that moves you
75	Summer-Color Syndrometaira osamu P		A poem of music and scenes on a summer street corner
76	Sky Blue Summer Dayschiba kenichi		A song of faint first love carried on the summer scenery
77	summer breezetsuko		A rock song that portrays bittersweet summer memories
78	A Summer of Ephemeraparuradooru.		Music that evokes summer nostalgia
79	Flowing voicemei-chan		A song with a clear, translucent voice that portrays the end of summer and youth
80	Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A refreshing summer tune that invites you to the sea
81	sound of rainKokoro Ōkushon		Bitter lyrics painting summer rain and an emotional rock sound
82	summer rainchūberōzu		A song depicting summer rain and nostalgia
83	Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu		Summer youth: portraying the passion and first loves of young people
84	Feel Fine!Kuraki Mai		Let's regain our energy with Mai Kuraki's summer songs!
85	Summer Filmgogo tī		Depicting summer scenes and a young girl's state of mind
86	Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s classic song about a summer romance
87	Lime & LemonTōhōshinki		K-pop star’s summer love song debuts
88	Live the summerRyokushokushakai		An inspiring song that captures the exhilaration of youth and a touch of bittersweetness
89	Sound of SummerGReeeeN		A GReeeeN song that depicts summer scenery and memories
90	Summer Colorsyuzu		Perfect for a refreshing summer, singing about summer memories...
91	OrangeGReeeeN		The refreshing, clean vocal work is kind of…
92	VOICEPerfume		A song characterized by an Oriental melody with a cool, summery vibe…
93	Natsumikan (summer tangerine)Aether_Eru		Featuring a samba rhythm that evokes the summer sea…
94	Summer has come.COM1		The bold use of sounds on the synthesizer lingers in the ears, ...
95	summer daysKuukaigetsu		A latte with a delightful shimmer of distinctive sounds…
96	Evening Fireworks		When it comes to summer cool-downs, it’s got to be fireworks! The music video is cute too...
97	RAINSEKAI NO OWARI		It makes me think of a rainbow that appears after a summer evening shower...
98	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		Overflowing with the crystalline clarity of vocalist Kaori Mochida…
99	RamuneAqu3ra		Summer memories vanish like the bubbles in ramune.
100	Boy, the breeze is fragrantatarayo		A heart-touching song that refreshingly sings of youthful emotions