AI-generatedDallas at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,450 h
- Rain a year
- 977 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 128 m
Climate in Dallas
Dallas has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year, Dallas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – November
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:03 · evening 18:22–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:15 · evening 19:11–19:20
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Dallas in October?
In October, Dallas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dallas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min07:30 – 18:55
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Sunshine hours in Dallas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Dallas, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Dallas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Dallas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Dallas has about 7 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dallas
How breezy and how cloudy Dallas is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Dallas typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Dallas: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Dallas
How often the day gets hot in Dallas (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dallas has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dallas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 117 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 61 | 14° | 4° | 5.5 h | 6 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 16° | 6° | 5.3 h | 8 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 20° | 10° | 5.8 h | 10 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 24° | 14° | 6.5 h | 9 | 111 |
| MayMay | 69 | 28° | 19° | 6.4 h | 11 | 128 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 32° | 23° | 8.3 h | 9 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 35° | 26° | 9.3 h | 6 | 39 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 35° | 26° | 8.8 h | 5 | 54 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 31° | 22° | 7.5 h | 6 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 26° | 16° | 6.4 h | 7 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 19° | 10° | 5.5 h | 7 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 15° | 5° | 5.1 h | 7 | 80 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
32.78° N, 96.81° W · 128 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Dallas
The best time to visit Dallas is from March to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is May with 128 mm of precipitation.
Dallas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dallas in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Dallas in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Dallas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Dallas in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dallas for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dallas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Dallas (score 85 and 82). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85better | 82 |
| Day high | 26° | 24° |
| Night low | 16° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 95 mmbetter | 111 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 4better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Dallas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January14° · 6 h
In January, Dallas is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in January67February16° · 5 h
In February, Dallas is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in February78March20° · 6 h
In March, Dallas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in March82April24° · 7 h
In April, Dallas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in April69May28° · 6 h
In May, Dallas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 128 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in May56June32° · 8 h
In June, Dallas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in June48July35° · 9 h
In July, Dallas is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in July46August35° · 9 h
In August, Dallas is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in August65September31° · 8 h
In September, Dallas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in September85October26° · 6 h
In October, Dallas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in October82November19° · 6 h
In November, Dallas is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dallas.
Dallas in November64December15° · 5 h
In December, Dallas is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Dallas.
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Dallas vs. Fort Worth
In October the holiday weather in Dallas and Fort Worth is about equally good (score 85 vs. 86). During the day it is about as warm in Fort Worth as in Dallas.
| in October | Dallas | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Dallas ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- El Paso26°97
- 2Albuquerque22°94
- 3Santa Fe17°92
- 4Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 5Destin26°26°89
- 6Mobile26°25°87
- 7Fort Worth26°86
- 8Oklahoma City23°86
- 10DallasThis page26°85
Planning a trip to Dallas
Weather for your travel dates
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Dallas in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Dallas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 40 min
- Distance
- 7,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Dallas lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Dallas
When is the best time to visit Dallas?
The best time to visit Dallas is from March to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dallas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Dallas?
The wettest month is May with 128 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dallas get?
Dallas gets around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Dallas in?
Dallas uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Dallas?
A nonstop flight from London to Dallas takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,620 km.
When is hurricane season in Dallas?
Dallas lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Dallas?
Dallas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 47, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 63.
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