Rain or Shine — Is It Safe to Walk My Dog Today?

Check if it's safe to walk your dog today with personalized weather-based recommendations for heat, rain, wind, cold, and your dog's profile.

Safety guides

Practical, source-backed guidance for safer walks in heat, cold, and difficult conditions.

Questions about walking your dog

How does this app know what's safe?

We look at your local weather (temperature, feels-like, humidity, wind, rain, and UV) and your dog's profile: size, coat, age, snout shape, and walking surface. Each hour gets rated Good, Caution, Short walk, or Avoid.

When is the best time to walk my dog today?

Check the hourly forecast. We highlight the best stretch in the next 12 hours so you can miss the hottest or coldest part of the day.

Is it too hot to walk my dog?

Past about 85°F, I'd shorten or skip walks for most dogs. Flat-faced breeds, thick coats, seniors, and big dogs feel the heat sooner. Don't forget the pavement: press the back of your hand on it for 7 seconds. If it's uncomfortable for you, it's too hot for paws.

When is it too cold for a walk?

Many dogs are fine down to freezing. Below 20°F is when I'd watch more closely, especially for small dogs, short coats, puppies, and seniors. Lifted paws or shivering means it's time to head inside.

Is Rain or Shine free?

Yep, completely free. No account needed.

How this works

Rain or Shine compares independent weather hazards to suggest timing for an easy-to-moderate leash walk. It is a planning tool, not a substitute for veterinary advice.

  1. We combine current, 15-minute, and hourly forecasts for feels-like temperature, rain, snow, gusts, visibility, sun, and UV.
  2. Heat, cold, storms, precipitation, wind, visibility, snow or ice, pavement, and UV are assessed separately; the most important hazard controls the level.
  3. Suggested durations assume an easy-to-moderate leash walk. Thresholds are caution signals, not guarantees of safety.