Dog Days Of Summer. Cute Dog Wear Summer Hat And Black Sunglasses Hand Drawn Vector Illustration.

The "dog days of summer" is a phrase used to describe the hottest, most sultry period of summer, typically occurring in July and August in the Northern Hemisphere. The term originated from the ancient Greeks and Romans, who associated this time of year with the rising of Sirius, the "Dog Star," in the constellation Canis Major.During the dog days of summer, temperatures are often at their highest, and the weather can be quite hot and oppressive. The term is often used metaphorically to describe a period of stagnation, lethargy, or laziness, as the intense heat can make it difficult to engage in strenuous activities.