The best times to visit Dallas for ideal weather are

February 19th to May 20th

or

September 24th to December 9th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Dallas Travel Info

Weather in Dallas

Temperature

Average temperatures in Dallas vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice some of the year, but often too hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 35th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Dallas, the hottest months are August, July, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid August where highs are regularly around 98.5°F (36.9°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 79.4°F (26.3°C) at night.

Dallas Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Dallas Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Dallas Perceived Temperature (F)

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Dallas Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Dallas Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 56.5 45.1 36.5
Feb 62.3 50.2 41
Mar 71.8 59.5 50.3
Apr 76.8 65.6 56
May 85 74.8 66.5
Jun 93.4 83.6 75.1
Jul 95.4 85.3 77.2
Aug 96.6 86.4 77.6
Sep 87.2 77.5 69.4
Oct 78.4 67 57.8
Nov 70.6 59.3 50.4
Dec 58.2 46.6 37.8

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 13.6 7.3 2.5
Feb 16.8 10.1 5
Mar 22.1 15.3 10.2
Apr 24.9 18.7 13.3
May 29.4 23.8 19.2
Jun 34.1 28.7 23.9
Jul 35.2 29.6 25.1
Aug 35.9 30.2 25.3
Sep 30.7 25.3 20.8
Oct 25.8 19.4 14.3
Nov 21.4 15.2 10.2
Dec 14.6 8.1 3.2

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Dallas are November, January, and then February. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid February. For example, on the week of February 19th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid September with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of September 10th.

When can you find snow in Dallas? Weather stations report moderate or seasonal snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early February. The best time to ski (if at all) in Dallas is often around around February 5th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Dallas.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Dallas (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 12% 1.2 2.5
Feb 13% 3.6 1.4
Mar 21% 2 5.6
Apr 18% 0 3.1
May 20% 0 4
Jun 18% 0 4.9
Jul 16% 0 2.5
Aug 15% 0 2.2
Sep 17% 0 5.2
Oct 25% 0 4.7
Nov 9% 0 2.6
Dec 14% 0 1.6

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 12 3 6.4
Feb 13 9.1 3.6
Mar 21 5.1 14.2
Apr 18 0 7.9
May 20 0 10.2
Jun 18 0 12.4
Jul 16 0 6.4
Aug 15 0 5.6
Sep 17 0 13.2
Oct 25 0 11.9
Nov 9 0 6.6
Dec 14 0 4.1

 

Humidity and Wind

Dallas has some comfortably humid months, with slightly drier months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is February (48.1% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (56.7%).

Wind in Dallas is usually moderate. The windiest month is April, followed by March and June. April’s average wind speed of around 10.2 knots (11.7 MPH or 18.8 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late March where average top sustained speeds reach 19.7 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Dallas.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 7.6 Gentle breeze 14.2 Significant breeze
Feb 8.9 Gentle breeze 15.3 Significant breeze
Mar 10.1 Gentle breeze 17.1 Significant breeze
Apr 10.2 Gentle breeze 17.4 Strong breeze
May 8.7 Gentle breeze 15.6 Significant breeze
Jun 9.5 Gentle breeze 16.2 Significant breeze
Jul 7.1 Gentle breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Aug 7.2 Gentle breeze 13.7 Significant breeze
Sep 6.6 Light breeze 12.4 Significant breeze
Oct 7.8 Gentle breeze 13.8 Significant breeze
Nov 7.2 Gentle breeze 13.1 Significant breeze
Dec 8 Gentle breeze 14.8 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 49.5%
Feb 48.1%
Mar 49.2%
Apr 48.5%
May 55.9%
Jun 52.1%
Jul 50.8%
Aug 49.1%
Sep 56.7%
Oct 55.6%
Nov 51.6%
Dec 52.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Dallas?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Dallas, TX, US is July, followed by May and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Dallas in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 53.8 in November means 53.8% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Dallas Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 89.9°F (32.2°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with about 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Dallas, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 89.9°F (32.2°C) and 63.2°F (17.3°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 8 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Dallas to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 53.9°F (12.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: consistently 4 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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