Sounds of summer. Sound effects and soothing ambient sounds
What sounds say “summer” to you? What comes to mind? In this article, we researched a variety of soundscapes that evoke summer—from timeless classics to scorching, exotic vibes.
We curated a wide selection, carefully picked, so please take your time and enjoy! Close your eyes and you can picture everything from tropical resorts and remote deserts to jungles and fireworks festivals.
These can be used for healing, as sound effects, or as substitutes for pseudo–field recordings to add color to your music.
Most of them cannot be used commercially, so be sure to check the licenses carefully!
Sounds of Summer: Sound Effects and Soothing Ambient Sounds (1–10)
Exotic Insects Sounds • 10H Tinnitus Masker for Peaceful Sleep
The chirping of cicadas is a hallmark of summer, and among them, many people probably like the higurashi, which starts singing around late summer.
Hearing its distinctive “kana-kana-kana” call brings on a nostalgic feeling, doesn’t it? Listening to cicadas in summer is wonderful, of course, but even outside of summer, hearing sounds like these can put you in a summer mood.
Desert Beach Ambience • Alone on a Paradise Island • 10H HQ Sounds
Sunbathing on a beach with a stretch of empty white sand…
Wouldn’t that be amazing? A private beach, basically.
How much would that cost? I have no idea, haha! But at least for your ears, you can create that kind of environment.
This video plays beach sounds for 10 hours.
It’s not a simple loop.
It’s very realistic, so give it a listen.
Organic Brown • Natural Brown Noises • Ocean Waves, Rain & Flowing Water
Speaking of summer, you just can’t leave out the ocean, right? Apparently, the sound of waves has a healing effect.
It’s very popular as ambient sound, and many people listen to it when they sleep.
This video features long recordings of soothing summer sounds like waves and wind.
It’s great as sound effects for relaxation, and it’s also perfect for helping you fall asleep.
Organic Pink • Natural Pink Noises • Ocean Waves, Rain & Flowing Water
Sounds like the sea, the wind, and the rain are etched in our ears as hallmarks of summer.
This video gathers lots of those summery, soothing sounds.
When you listen to them, doesn’t it make you feel as if you’re sitting on a beach at dusk, absentmindedly watching the waves? They seem like the kind of sounds that, if you listened to them in bed, would let you sleep deeply and wake up refreshed.
Pebble Beach • Perfect 10 Series • Relaxing Ocean Wave Sounds for Deep Sleep • 10 Hours Nonstop
There are many different kinds of beaches, but this sound evokes a beach with lots of somewhat larger, rounded pebbles.
The tumbling sound of the pebbles knocking together in the waves is so pleasant to the ear.
It’s a sound that conjures up many scenes, from a bright, dry midsummer beach to a nostalgic beach at dusk.
The Waterfall • 10H Natural White (Brown) Noise • Masking Sleep Noise
When it’s hot in the summer, you feel like going near a big waterfall that seems to release negative ions, don’t you? This sound mainly features water that evokes the image of such a large waterfall.
Listening to it with the air conditioner on can give you the feeling of being at a mountain plunge pool.
If you like, try using a mist sprayer to recreate the spray as well.
Water Colors • Calming Water Sounds • 10 Hours Nonstop • Good Night Sleep
Do you like summer rain? If you do, this sound should feel quite soothing.
In summer, the atmosphere is often unstable, so sudden evening showers can pop up.
Those downpours can be a hassle when you’re outside, but when you’re at home, their unique ambience can be hard to dislike.
You can listen to lots of sounds with that vibe here, so I think you’ll find it relaxing.