Weather and seasons in Mexico City
Mexico City sits at about 2,240 metres: days are mild to warm, nights cool, and the sun is strong. The dry season (roughly November to April) can bring poor air quality alerts, while the rainy season (May to October) brings afternoon downpours.
Planning around the seasons
In the dry season, walk early or late, carry water, and keep walks short on days with air-quality alerts.
In the rainy season, plan walks for the morning, before the afternoon storms, and dry your dog well.
Getting around Mexico City with a pet
The Metro does not generally allow pets (service animals excepted), and ride-hailing drivers may refuse animals. A pet taxi is the simplest way to reach the vet, a groomer or the airport.
Homes, buildings and access
Many people live in apartment buildings with a doorman or security desk and building rules on pets in shared areas. Tell your provider about access, lifts and keys — and include your pet in your earthquake emergency plan.
Local rules worth knowing
Mexico City’s animal-protection rules require owners to keep dogs on a lead in public, pick up after them and keep them vaccinated, including against rabies. Keep the records handy for providers.
Pet care in Mexico City — FAQ
Does OnlyPaw work in Mexico City?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Mexico City. Because it's a marketplace, the providers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet care cost in Mexico City?
Providers in Mexico City set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
Where can I walk my dog in Mexico City?
Parque México and Parque España in Condesa are local favourites, and many neighbourhood parks welcome dogs on a lead. In Chapultepec, check which sections allow dogs.
How do I include my pet in an earthquake plan?
Keep a lead, carrier, water, food and a copy of vaccination records near the door, and tell your sitter where they are and what to do if the seismic alert sounds.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
