Months and seasons can inspire some fun and challenging riddles. In this article, we have collected 69 riddles about the 12 months of the year, along with their answers. Some riddles focus on the weather typical for a certain month, while others highlight holidays or other special events. A few rhyme, and some contain puns or play on words related to the months. See how many you can get right!
Riddles about January
Here are some riddles about the first month of the year, January:
1. What month are we in when the ball drops in Times Square and we sing Auld Lang Syne?
Answer: January
2. I’m the first month of the year, many make New Year’s resolutions during me. Who am I?
Answer: January
3. My name sounds like the beginning of the year. I’m the month for snow days and making plans. What month am I?
Answer: January
4. January, so cold and bare, is like a canvas waiting to be painted. What season starts in this month?
Answer: Winter
5. I’m the first month, so I’m part of a brand new year. I’m named for the Roman god Janus. What month am I?
Answer: January
Riddles about February
Let’s move on to some riddles about the second month, February:
6. I’m the shortest month, but I have an extra day every four years. Who am I?
Answer: February
7. This month has President’s Day andGroundhog Day. Its name rhymes with dreary. What is it?
Answer: February
8. Valentine’s Day happens in me, the shortest month you see. I have 28 days clear, except for each leap year.
Answer: February
9. What month has just 28 days yet 29 each leap year?
Answer: February
10. I am the month of romance, of Valentine’s chocolates and love. Though short in length, in leap years I have one day more.
Answer: February
Riddles about March
Now let’s move on to riddles about the third month of March:
11. I’m the month that begins with March Madness. I’m windy and have St. Patrick’s Day. What month am I?
Answer: March
12. Lions and lambs proverbially exit as I arrive. I’m named for the Roman god of war. What month am I?
Answer: March
13. Spring breaks out in this windy month. April showers may start, but my madness is for college basketball.
Answer: March
14. When it’s my turn spring will officially start, I share my name with the Roman god of war. Who am I?
Answer: March
15. I’m the third month, blow in like a lion, out like a lamb. Green springs up beneath my windy skies. What month am I?
Answer: March
Riddles about April
Now for some riddles about the fourth month, April:
16. My name sounds like the beginning of the alphabet. Showers and flowers happen a lot in me. What month am I?
Answer: April
17. I bring April showers that help May flowers bloom. You’ll find Earth Day in my 30 days. What month am I?
Answer: April
18. No foolin’, this month begins with April Fools’ Day. My showers help the flowers grow for May Day.
Answer: April
19. Spring has sprung by the time I roll around. Flowers bloom as my April showers fall on the ground.
Answer: April
20. I’m the fourth month, my name sounds like the start of the alphabet. My showers water May’s flowers before the spring sun turns hot.
Answer: April
Riddles about May
Let’s keep going with some May riddles:
21. With Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, I’m a month for remembrance. Flowers bloom from my springtime showers. What month am I?
Answer: May
22. April showers have brought May flowers. Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day I proudly claim. Who am I?
Answer: May
23. You’ll find flowers a plenty when this sunny month rolls in. April showers water the buds that bloom for Mother’s Day.
Answer: May
24. Picnics and barbeques pick up steam in me. I have a day for mothers and a day to remember fallen soldiers. What month am I?
Answer: May
25. April showers bring May flowers, a saying you’ve likely heard. Warm days are here in earnest, spring now in full bloom.
Answer: May
Riddles about June
Let’s keep the spring and summer riddles going with some about June:
26. Weddings and graduations happen a lot in me. I’m the last month of spring, right before summer break. What month am I?
Answer: June
27. Long, warm days have arrived in this month. Father’s Day and the summer solstice it does boast. Which month am I?
Answer: June
28. June is bustin’ out all over, especially the weddings I bet. School kids wish this month would linger, but summer break is set.
Answer: June
29. My name sounds like a homophone for “blew.” School gets out in me, right before July.
Answer: June
30. I’m the last of spring’s months but the first taste of summer fun. School lets out and vacations start under my long, sunny days.
Answer: June
Riddles about July
Things are heating up with these July riddles:
31. I’m hot and humid, a true summer month. The Fourth of July and its fireworks fall in me. What am I?
Answer: July
32. This patriotic month has Independence Day. For summer vacations I’m peak season, they say.
Answer: July
33. With Independence Day parties and summer in full swing, this month really sizzles and zings. Which month am I?
Answer: July
34. My name sounds like jewelry. I’m hot, humid, and lively. You’ll find Independence Day in me. What month am I?
Answer: July
35. Fireworks, BBQs, and sunscreen, this summer month is a scorcher. Vacations are in full swing before back to school in fall.
Answer: July
Riddles about August
Dog days of summer riddles are coming with August:
36. My name makes you think of emperors. Back to school ads start showing in me. What month am I?
Answer: August
37. In this month you’ll find back to school sales galore. The dog days of summer have arrived, of that I’m sure.
Answer: August
38. August is the last month of freedom before school starts anew. Its name makes you think of Roman emperors who came before.
Answer: August
39. My name sounds like a respectful title. I’m the last month of summer before going back to school.
Answer: August
40. The eighth month signals summer’s end is near. School supplies and backpacks shoppers do seek, though some still squeeze in one final vacation this year.
Answer: August
Riddles about September
School is back in session with these September riddles:
41. I’m the month when most kids go back to school. My name has the prefix for “seven” in it. What month am I?
Answer: September
42. September days are here again, marked by routine in classrooms and at the bus stop.
Answer: September
43. Apples and pumpkins come into season when this ninth month arrives. Back to school now, though summer memories will still bring smiles.
Answer: September
44. September is here, the eighth month gone. Backpacks and school clothes get put on.
Answer: September
45. I’m the ninth month, though my name says seven. Back to school routines now get set in.
Answer: September
Riddles about October
Fall is in the air with these October riddles:
46. I’m the month for costumes and pumpkin spice everything. Fall arrives in earnest when this 10th month hits.
Answer: October
47. October brings the Fall harvest and Halloween frights. Warm days and cooler nights dance under autumn’s delight.
Answer: October
48. Halloween’s in this fall month, leaves change color in the trees. Pumpkin spice and apple picking, signs this month’s a breeze.
Answer: October
49. When this fall month arrives, you’ll see Halloween decorations. Pumpkin spice lattes are popular libations.
Answer: October
50. I’m the 10th month when leaves change color and blankets come out. Halloween and pumpkin spice help me stand out.
Answer: October
Riddles about November
The fall continues with these November riddles:
51. I’m the 11th month when elections are held. Thanksgiving feasts are prepared in kitchens and dining rooms.
Answer: November
52. In the US, this month has voting and Turkey Day. The air grows crisp as autumn leaves decay.
Answer: November
53. Thanksgiving lands in this pre-winter month. Families gather to share food, fun and love by the bunch.
Answer: November
54. November brings leaves off the trees and elections to pass. Thanksgiving feasts take the spotlight at last.
Answer: November
55. I’m the 11th month when leaves finish falling off trees. Thanksgiving feasts happen during me.
Answer: November
Riddles about December
Finally, some winter riddles about December:
56. My name sounds like a prefix for increasing order. Holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Eve happen in me.
Answer: December
57. December rings in the winter, also holidays galore. From Christmas to New Year’s Eve and Hanukkah candles that score.
Answer: December
58. I’m the last month of the year when families celebrate Christmas. Parties and gift-giving help me shine.
Answer: December
59. This final month has Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Cold weather arrives though the holidays warm hearts, you’ll believe.
Answer: December
60. December winds down the year with cheer. Christmas cookies, songs, and gifts bring loved ones near.
Answer: December
Rhyming Riddles about Months
Let’s continue with some rhyming riddles about the months:
61. Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November. Which month has just 28 days clear and 29 in each leap year?
Answer: February
62. Thirty days has September, April, June, and November. All the rest have thirty-one, except for one with twenty-eight days clear.
Answer: February
63. I’m the month for costumes and pumpkin spice, for trick or treating and being scared silly isn’t very nice.
Answer: October
64. I’m the month for fireworks, BBQs, and summer fun in the sun. Vacations are in full swing before back to school in the fall.
Answer: July
65. My name sounds like part of the calendar, I come right after May. Weddings and graduations are part of my display.
Answer: June
66. April showers bring May flowers, that’s what people say. Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day both happen in this month that starts off our summer play.
Answer: May
67. I’m the month for college basketball madness and wearing green on Saint Patty’s day. The third month in order you see, when spring is on its way.
Answer: March
68. I’m the shortest month of all, but every four years I get one day more. Valentine’s day is my claim to fame, with cards and chocolates galore.
Answer: February
69. When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, the year ahead’s a mystery. January starts off winter chills, resolutions, and good will.
Answer: January
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this collection of 69 riddles about the 12 months of the year. From January to December, each month has its own weather, holidays, and seasonal reminders. How many riddles could you guess correctly? Riddles that rhyme or contain puns about months can be especially fun and challenging. Learning facts about months through riddles is a great way to build knowledge. Share these riddles with family and friends to see how they do. And if you have a clever riddle about a month that we missed, feel free to share it!
