Is it too hot to walk my dog?

Right now in Suffolk, the answer is...

Checking the weather

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Hang on a moment, asking the sky.

Air temperature

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The shade temperature where you are. Most vets suggest temperatures below 23°C are generally comfortable for dogs, 24 to 27°C can be riskier for many dogs, especially puppies, older dogs, and flat-faced breeds, and 28°C and over is the danger zone.

Pavement temperature

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—°C

Estimated temp of tarmac in direct sun. Above 50°C a dog's pads can burn in under a minute. Grass and light concrete usually stay much cooler.

UV index

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Wind speed

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Next 24 hours

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How this works

We pull the live air temperature, wind speed, cloud cover and solar radiation for your spot from Open-Meteo, then estimate how hot a dark tarmac pavement in direct sun is likely to be. Pavement can sit 20 to 30°C above air temperature on a sunny, still day, which is why a 25°C afternoon can feel grim underfoot for a dog.

The verdict combines both numbers against guidance from the RSPCA, the Royal Kennel Club and several UK vet practices.

This is an estimate, not a measurement. Local conditions vary, shaded grass is always cooler, and a light concrete path is kinder than dark asphalt. If in doubt, walk at dawn or dusk, or skip a walk altogether. No dog ever died from missing one.