At what temperature is it too hot for dogs to be outside?
Dominique Witting
2025-07-08 02:01:16
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Most dogs are comfortable at temperatures between 15-25°C, but this is very much dependent on their age, breed, size, coat length, amount of exercise they're engaging in, health and fitness. Some dogs may struggle to maintain a low body temperature, even in lower temperatures. Is it dangerous to walk your dog on a warm day? Yes, it can be, but it depends on how hot it is and how well your dog copes in warmer weather. Dogs can overheat on hot days, and some dogs can even struggle in warm weather, especially during the midday sun. However, early morning or evening walking, when it’s cooler, should reduce the risk of heatstroke, depending on the temperature. If it’s too painful for you to place the back of your hand on the pavement for seven seconds then it’s too painful for your dog to walk on.
Larry Abernathy
2025-07-03 10:05:22
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The internet gives mixed results saying it shouldn’t be above 68 degrees. That’s insane, most days in California are above 68. It’s too hot today for sure, but on average how hot does it have to be for you to keep your pup inside?
Alfonzo Torphy
2025-06-22 01:30:12
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Above 27°C: It’s too dangerous to walk your dog.
Stick to shaded areas, keep walks short, and bring water.
24-26°C: This is risky territory.
Only take your dog out if it’s absolutely necessary, and make it a quick, shady stroll.
As a general rule, walking your dog at any temperature below 20C is ideal.
Most dogs are comfortable at temperatures between 15-25°C, but this is very much dependent on their age, breed, size, coat length, amount of exercise they're engaging in, health and fitness.
During the hot summer months, take your dog out before 8am or after 8pm when temperatures cool down.
Offer them plenty of fresh water and choose shaded areas if you can.
The hotter the temperature, the higher the risk to your dog.
Walking on hot surfaces can cause severe burns to the sensitive skin on the pads of their paws.
Take off your shoes and stand on the pavement or patio with bare feet.
Is it too hot for your feet?
If so, it is far too hot for your dog on that surface.
Leonor West
2025-06-22 01:23:27
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If the ground is too hot to touch with your hand for five seconds, it’s too hot for paws. When it's 22°C (76°F) outside, temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C (117°F) in these environments, which can be fatal. Walkies go out in the early morning or late evening when it’s cooler. Don't run or cycle with your dog when it’s hot. Pavements can get very hot.
Grace Rutherford
2025-06-22 00:51:53
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Temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher are typically too hot for most dogs to spend time outdoors without overheating. Some dogs will have difficulty tolerating temps in the mid to high 80s. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog. But dogs can still overheat in temperatures that are comfortable for humans, especially in high humidity. A dog's temperature is higher than a human's—approximately 101 degrees F to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit—so ambient air temperature feels hotter to them than it does to us. The normal range of temperatures at which dogs and other species can maintain their body temperatures without expending energy to increase heat production or heat loss is called the thermoneutral zone (TNZ) and ranges from 68 degrees F to 86 degrees F for dogs.