City in Texas, United States
Dallas weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Dallas
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Sep is hot (35–40°C). Spring brings severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings; winter ice storms are rare but shut the city.
Dallas weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan13°58 mm
- Feb15°67 mm
- Mar20°88 mm
- Apr25°82 mm
- May29°116 mm
- Jun33°96 mm
- Jul36°55 mm
- Aug36°62 mm
- Sep32°77 mm
- Oct26°102 mm
- Nov19°57 mm
- Dec14°61 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 1°C33°F | 58 mm | 73% | Cool |
| February | 15°C59°F | 3°C37°F | 67 mm | 74% | Cool |
| March | 20°C68°F | 8°C46°F | 88 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| April | 25°C77°F | 12°C54°F | 82 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| May | 29°C84°F | 17°C63°F | 116 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| June | 33°C92°F | 22°C72°F | 96 mm | 67% | Hot |
| July | 36°C97°F | 24°C76°F | 55 mm | 61% | Very hot |
| August | 36°C97°F | 24°C76°F | 62 mm | 58% | Very hot |
| September | 32°C90°F | 20°C68°F | 77 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| October | 26°C79°F | 13°C56°F | 102 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C67°F | 7°C45°F | 57 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| December | 14°C57°F | 2°C36°F | 61 mm | 73% | Cool |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Dallas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Dallas?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Sep is hot (35–40°C). Spring brings severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings; winter ice storms are rare but shut the city.
When is the rainy season in Dallas?
Rain peaks in May with about 116 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Dallas?
August, with average highs of 36°C (97°F).
How cold does Dallas get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 1°C (33°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
- DFW International Airport
- Dallas Love Field
- Visit Dallas
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.