The 80 Best Summer Instagram Captions for Summer 2023

Can we break down the ridiculous amount of sheer confidence and joy that summer manages to unlock? There’s gotta be some sort of scientific explanation for it out there. Every year when this season rolls around, you bear witness to the way extra UV rays levels everyone all the way up, from the ‘fits to the attitudes to the FOMO-inducing trips. Yeah, once that summer solstice rolls in, all bets are off.

Now obviously it’s important to spend time away from the screens, and really soak in that gorgeous warm summer breeze, but documenting your joyful summer memories is also essential. And what is proper documentation without a solid caption to capture the vibe? Incomplete, that’s what.

If you’ve run into that classic IG caption writer’s block, no harm done, because we’re here with major help. It doesn’t matter whether you’re trying to caption a snapshot from brunch, a weekend wedding getaway, or just you looking unapologetically hot. We’ve got options for ya, 80 to be exact. So no excuses, get out there, get to living, and when you’re back with the cute pics, scroll on down here and take your pick from any of the captions below. Happy summer, babes!

For your vacay pics…

1. …Let’s go get away.
2. All of this was much needed.
3. The girls needed a honeymoon, too.
4. Good luck getting me home.
5. So this is what this “relaxing” feels like.
6. Do Not Disturb. For real though.
7. Vacay mode is something serious.
8. I’d like to thank my OOO response for putting in such solid work this week.
9. Not really grasping the whole “temporary” aspect of trips.
10. Thriving, if I do say so myself.

For the Golden Hour shots you’ll capture

1. The sun said we could have a little treat. Just one
2. I set an alarm to catch this view
3. As far as times of the day go, golden hour is def a good one
4. Ain’t the sun just a beaut?
5. You can always find me where the sunset is happening
6. I mean, get a load of nature
7. So, like, do views like this ever send you into a trance? Bc same
8. What you don’t get to see is the frantic phone fumbling that went down before I finally caught this
9. I now understand why Harry Styles dedicated an entire song to this color.
10. Say it with me: Best. Hour. Ever.

For the long holiday weekend pics

1. I’ll accept any reason to celebrate
2. This whole 3-day weekend thing? Yeah, let’s make it standard.
3. Something about starting the week on a Tuesday is really speaking my language
4. Give me a holiday and a dress code and I’m G2G
5. An excuse for themed cocktails? I’m there
6. Warm weather + long weekend = happy me. Simple math
7. Can somebody put “Holiday” by Madonna into my veins?
8. Just a classic Summer Friday Slay
9. Cheers to the freakin’ (longer, bless) weekend
10. ‘Tis time to let loose

For your summer bites & happy hour snaps…

1. And cheers to that.
2. Before the carnage.
3. In my happy place.
4. All I need in this life of sin.
5. Point me to the margs and I’m there.
6. Happiest hour.
7. Summer bites.
8. Living my life like it’s golden.
9. Thought y’all should know how good this looked.
10. Summer calls for colorful drinks. It’s law.

For your bikini thirst traps…

1. Feeling like these temps.
2. Sun kissed, btw.
3. That summer glow-up.
4. Didn’t mean to make it hotter, sry.
5. Mood all season long.
6. Who needs the sun when there’s me?
7. Now introducing: Me during my best season.
8. Just here to brighten that feed of yours.
9. ‘Tis the season…
10. The summer edition of me is so supreme.

For your wedding szn photos…

1. Lots of love.
2. Cheers to the perfect couple and this perfect weather.
3. The open bar simply was not ready for us.
4. Celebrating love hits diff in the summer.
5. Wouldn’t wanna spend this summer weekend celebrating anything else.
6. Clear skies count as something blue, right?
7. Nothing comes between me and a photo booth.
8. I make a great guest. I promise. Ask anyone.
9. Wedding DJs make the world go round.
10. Summer Lovin’!!!

For pics with the summer fling you thirst trapped…

1. Guess who makes summer even better?
2. Summer frolicking with this one >
3. My fave adventure partner.
4. My right hand.
5. My heart’s feelin’ sunny.
6. Summer’s hitting diff this year.
7. Hey Alexa, play “Summer Love” by JT.
8. “It’s the way that my heart skips when I’m w/ u!”
9. Forever fling
10. Szn of love

For your outdoors-y shots…

1. That summer air is something special.
2. Catch me outside…
3. Beach days are the best reset button.
4. When my sunscreen does its job, the world is my oyster.
5. Taking it all in.
6. Who do I talk to in order to make this weather a year-round deal?
7. That sun ray mood boost.
8. Why does this weather make me wanna skip?!
9. If you’re indoors, stop that right now.
10. I hit the pool *immediately* after this hike.

Annabel Iwegbue is an assistant editor at Cosmopolitan who covers entertainment, lifestyle, career, beauty, and astrology. Just, you know, all the things. You can check out some of Annabel’s work here and, also find her on Instagram and Twitter.