120 Best Winter Riddles for Kids and Adults

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These winter riddles will have kids and adults scratching their heads trying to figure them out! These winter riddles are perfect for those cold winter days and nights to snuggle up and try to solve.

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As winter arrives, it is only normal and natural to want to be inside snuggled up with a blanket. These winter riddles are perfect to pass the time on those cold winter nights. They are perfect for kids and adults. Some are easy riddles, and some are harder riddles that may have you going huh?

Share these riddles snuggled up by the fire, in the car on a road trip, or at the dinner table to see who will be the winter riddle champion. While you are testing your riddle skills, don’t forget to check out our Space Riddles and our Disney riddles as well.

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After you go through a fall I will take over. All life will stall, or at least grow slower. What am I? Winter.
I was known to Greek philosophers a thousand years ago, I have numbers all in a line, and I can tell you if rain will turn to snow. What am I? Thermometer
You can find me in abundance in Greenland, in a box, in a sweet treat but you’ll never ever find me in an oven. What am I? An ice
You can see me up north bundled up, I live inside a white house, and my diet is mainly Paleo. Who am I? Eskimo
I am worn to mark a successful victory, I am also made of flowers and leaves formed into a circle, and I vary from big to tiny. What am I? A wreath
I am a dreamlike fairyland but I can be horrific to many when I cover the land with ice. What am I? Winter
What kind of crystals don’t break when they hit the ground? Snow, because they are ice crystals
How are minus zero, negative zero and below zero the same? They are all ridiculously cold
We can be made of leather or can be made of wool, we come in pairs and keep you from cold. What am I? Winter gloves
Which of the following is not white? Igloo, a white dove, polar bears, milk, marshmallows, or snow? Polar bears, because their fur is colorless. Each fur strand is actually transparent and pigment free with a hollow core which reflects light.
I have four sides, I am little and I can spin, and if you want to play just bet all your chocolate coins and hope you’ll win. What am I? A dreidel
I am made of plastic or metal, I am used for play or for work, and you’ll usually see me in a sandbox but I am mostly out in the winter months. What am I? A shovel
I am unexpected, ferocious, dreadful, bitter, violent and bad, for when I come I can ruin your plans. What am I? Blizzard
What does December, January and February have in common? The letter “R”
I am white and beautiful like a snow but I am not as cold as Ice. Who am I? Show White
You can only do this every for four years over snow or ice, people do their very best to claim their price. What am I? Winter Olympic Games
I am a massive, destructive and gigantic pile of fluff, and when I flow, get out of the way fast don’t move so slow. What am I? An avalanche
A fiery shrub around Christmas time you see, it looks like a flower but it is just leaves that are on a small tree. What is it? Poinsettia
I have wings but I cannot fly, I am a royal but not a king, I lay eggs but I am not a chicken. What am I? A cemetery
You’ll find me in Canada, in Alaska and in Russia but never in Africa. What am I? The Arctic
This is something you see, so fluffy and white, in a cold December morning, it makes everything bright. What am I? Snow

I come in many varieties and many color, you can also eat me or drink me and I can also keep the doctor away. What am I? Apples
You can slide down the mountain when you put me on, I can be made from plastic, steel and sometimes I am wooden. What am I? Skis
If you come up to the arctic you’ll see me everywhere, I am pulled by huskies to slide downhill. What am I? Sled
You can start by making a roll then you can mold me, put a scarf on my neck and even a couple of coal. What am I? Snowman
It is worn outside the cold weather, sometimes it am made of plastic, fur, wool or even a leather. What is it? Winter coat
I stand bright, decorated, tall and green, and only in December I’ll be the prettiest you’ve ever seen. What am I? Christmas tree
I may stand out like a sore thumb, but I can make a dark room glow and guide the others to keep the presents coming to a continuous flow. What am I? Rudolf the red nosed reindeer
What do you look forward to that’s filled with little surprises and that looked like a giant persons sock? Christmas stockings
Simple or ornate, small or massive, fake or original, but one thing is for sure that if it is lit Santa won’t come down from it. What is it? Chimney
I can be round, white and shaped like a ball yet I cannot be dribbled or bounced at all. What am I? A snowball

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I am rich but I cannot be poor, I can be dark and I can be white, I can be hot or I can be cold, but one thing is for sure having too much of me can be a little jittery. What am I? Chocolate
What can be a cap, a bed, a bank and a bird at the same time? A snow
What do Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin have in common? They all have a temperature
I have potatoes and celebrated for 8 days straight , bright light and lots of gifts awaits. What am I? Hanukkah
I live and thrive in the winter as I grow down and sharpen but you’ll never see me in the summer because I’ll die in warmth. What am I? Icicle
You’ll see me outside standing even in the cold months. I am made of a bunch of winter flakes and I like to keep warm with a knitted yarn. What am I? Snowman
I am a place where you can find a syrup farm, geese, snow, even loonies and toonies. What am I? Canada
You’ll see me on Christmas on tables and wreaths, some people stand under me and might get a kiss. What am I? Mistletoe
What is cold and bites but no teeth? Frostbite
In a one story Igloo in Canada, the bedrooms were yellow, the kitchen was blue, the living room was orange and the entry hall was red and the sitting room was purple. What color were the stairs? Mittens

I am mostly made of soft comfortable material, I always come in pairs and I can also be used so you won’t get burn. What am I? Apple
I am a catchy carol and a tune with that you can rhyme, that contains 12 grand gifts around Christmas time. What am I? Yams
You can eat my leaves, shoots and root, that when it’s cooked its sweet. What am I? In the graveyard
What falls in the winter but never gets hurt? Snow
What is a snowman’s favorite smell? Carrots
How did Princess Elsa fall off her sled? She let it go, let it go!
What are the names of December’s three older brothers? A cember, B cember, and C cember.
What is a snowman’s favorite drink? Iced tea
Why do birds fly south for the winter? Because it’s too far to walk.
These keep your hand warm and nice and protect them from cold and ice. What are they? Gloves

What kind of bicycle does a penguin ride? An Ice-Cycle!
What do skis and the Earth have in common? They both come with two poles!
What kind of cold makes you hot? The common cold!
I can drift, lift, swirl, and fall; but only in the winter or not at all. I can get big, but I’m usually small. I can appear when the weather is either wild or tame. I have a million brothers and sisters, but we never look the same. What am I? A snowflake
Where do snowmen go dancing? The Snow Ball
What do you get when you mix a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite!
What did the snowman’s mom say when she saw his dirty room? This is abominable!
I am the light in the day or night. I can be seen in many shades of green. But to see me, you must go forth to the north. What am I? The Northern Lights
Why do polar bears always scratch themselves? Because of the ArcTICKS!
What do you get if you cross a snowman and a witch? A cold spell

What happens when a baby snowman has a temper tantrum? He has a meltdown.
You can catch me easily, especially around Christmastime, but you can never throw me. What am I? A cold
I was right in the middle of February this year. I was at the end 5 years back and at the beginning 500 years ago. What am I? The number 15
What happened to the plastic surgeon as he sat by the fire on a cold winter night? He melted
Snow comes under the sky bright, Hail could come in the long night. But something between is a true fright! After, it remains in sight. Encounter it and it’s right back to night. For you, at least. What am I? Black Ice/Sleet
In the winter when youre cold you come be me to warm your toes. What am I? A fireplace
I fly when I am born, lie when I’m alive, and run when I am dead. What am I? Snow
This can be found working inside some homes during the winter months, But can you work out its name? Surrounded by a mantelpiece , It has logs that are aflame. What is it? Fireplace
Why do angels like to lie on the ground during winter? So they can make ‘Snow angels’
What’s the coldest month of the year? Decemburrrr.

What does Santa Claus use when he goes skiing? A North Pole
What do you call a polar bear that steals icebergs from other polar bears? An ice-burglar.
Why do skeletons hate the cold? The wind goes right through them!
If you went to Antarctica, You would see a lot of me, I float on top of the water and am as cold as can be. What am I? Ice
Where do snowmen dance? At the snowball!
I have a toy that rhymes with red. It slides on snow. Careful on this or you’ll bump your head. What is it? Sled
What type of winter precipitation always has a unique variation? Snow
The best thing about winter is when outdoors you go and have a fight with your friends using balls made out of…? Snow
On a winter’s day, when a cold wind does blow, you might get to see this white stuff that’s called? Snow
When it’s cold in winter this is something you love it’s like tiny white stars falling from up above. What are the white stars? Snow

What is the favorite Mexican food of snowmen? Brrrrr-itos!
What do you call an old snowman? Water
What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice caps.
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a shark? Frost bite!
What do you call an Eskimo cow? An eskimoo!
What does a turtle do during winter? Sit by the fire and worm himself up.
What do snowmen like to eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes!
What’s the biggest problem with snow boots? They melt!
What do you call a bird in the winter? Brrr-d!
Why do birds fly south for the winter? Because it’s too far to walk!

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I am a cold man without a soul. If there is warmth in me, it slowly will kill me. What am I? A snowman.
Why did the snowman call his dog “Frost”? Because Frost-bites!
What’s white and goes up? A confused snowflake!
Where does a snowman keep his money? In a snow bank.
How do you scare a snowman? You get a hairdryer!
What do snowmen do on Christmas? Play with the snow angels.
What’s a good holiday tip? Never catch snowflakes with your tongue until all the birds have gone south for the winter.
What do you call a snowman in the summer? A puddle!
What did the snowman order at the fast food restaurant? An ice burger with chili sauce.
Why did Frosty have a carrot in his nose? Because he forgot where the refrigerator was.

Why are there only snowmen and not snowwomen? Because only men would stand out in the snow without a coat.
Which one is faster, hot or cold? Hot. You can catch cold!
What is a snowman’s favorite food? Ice Krispy treats.
How was the snow globe feeling? A little shaken!
What do women put on their faces in the winter? Cold cream!
Why was the walrus late for the party? His iceberg ran into a ship!
How do you know a snowman crawled into bed with you? You wake up wet and there’s a carrot on your pillow!
What kind of math do Snowy Owls like best? OWLgebra.
What’s a good winter tip? Never catch snowflakes on your tongue until all the birds have gone south for the winter.
What do snowmen take when he gets sick? A chill pill!

How does a penguin build a house? Igloos it together!
Why don’t you see penguins in Britain? They’re afraid of Wales!
What is a Snowman’s favorite drink? An ice-cappuccino!
How do snowmen get around? On icycles!
Who is Frosty’s favorite aunt? Aunt Artica!
Why did the snowman go to the doctor? He was feeling chilled!
What do you call ten rabbits hopping backward through the snow together? A receding hare line.
What type of diet did the snowman go on? The Meltdown Diet
Why did the boy keep his trumpet out in the snow? Because he liked cool music.

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