Best time to visit Dallas

March to May and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

March to May and September to October

Spring and fall bring milder weather for outdoor plans; October is singled out by a local. Summer is very hot.

“the spring season (March-May) and fall season (September-November) are the ideal times to visit” vocal.media
“The best time to visit Dallas, Texas is during the spring (from March to May) or the fall (from September to November).” bkvenergy.com
“March to May and September to October are the best months when the weather is beautiful” travelandleisureasia.com

3 of the 5 travel guides we read name these months.

Dallas month by month

Average high and low in Dallas, and days with rain

January57°F / 36°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Normal high is about 56.5°F, and January has the most freezing nights of the year, about 10.6 on average.Winter cold fronts can bring freezing temperatures and ice.
February61°F / 40°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Normal high is about 61°F with around 6 freezing nights on average.Dallas is said to be least crowded from December through February.
Best timeMarch69°F / 48°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring highs climb from the upper 60s toward the low 80s over March to May.Dallas ISD spring break falls in mid-March.
Best timeApril76°F / 55°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Mild days, but this is spring storm season with thunderstorms about 5.8 days in April.Breakaway Music Festival is held in April.Tornado season runs from about April to June.
Best timeMay84°F / 65°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…May is the wettest month of the year, averaging 4.78 inches of rain.Tornadoes have historically hit Dallas County more often in May.The normal high is in the mid-80s.
June92°F / 72°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Normal highs reach the low 90s and temperatures can pass 100°F.Summer brings festivals, concerts and cultural events.
July96°F / 76°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…July has normal highs near 96°F and about 7.4 days at 100°F or hotter.Heat can be made worse by humidity.
August96°F / 76°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…August has the most 100°F days of the year, about 9.7 on average.Normal high is close to 96°F.
Best timeSeptember89°F / 69°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Still hot, with normal highs in the upper 80s.The State Fair of Texas begins in September and runs about three weeks into October.
Best timeOctober78°F / 57°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…A Dallas local calls October the sweet spot: perfect weather, sports in season, and the State Fair of Texas.October is the second-wettest month, with up to 4 to 5 inches of rain.Cool enough to avoid summer sweat while still able to wear shorts.
November67°F / 46°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Normal highs fall to the mid-60s by November.Daylight saving time ends.
December58°F / 38°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Normal high is in the mid-to-high 50s, with about 8 freezing nights on average.Winter has festive events such as the Dallas Holiday Parade.

Weather: Dallas averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Busiest

March through OctoberDallas has no set high season, but waves of tourism are common in these months.
SummerHotel rates are typically highest in summer and around major events.

Quietest

December to FebruaryNamed as the low season and the least crowded months.

Watch for

June to AugustSummers are long and very hot, with temperatures regularly passing 100°F.
April to JuneTornado season, with thunderstorms and hail in spring.
WinterIce storms in recent years; cold fronts can bring dangerous freezing weather.
FallLate-season extreme heat and storms with flash floods are still possible.

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What is the coldest month of the year in Dallas, Texas?: January has the lowest normal high (56.5°F) and the most freezing nights, about 10.6 on average.

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