Best Time to Visit Dallas, Texas, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Dallas.
Dallas does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 29.8°C / 85.6°F) and driest (January, 49 mm / 1.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July–August and November–March; the wetter half falls in April–June and September–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 7.4°C / 45.3°F in January to 29.8°C / 85.6°F in July, with rainfall from 49 mm / 1.9 in (January) to 129 mm / 5.1 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dallas, Texas, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Dallas's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 29.6°C85.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 29.8°C85.6°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
No month at Dallas matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dallas?
Dallas doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~49 mm / 1.9 in) and July (warmest, 29.8°C / 85.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Dallas?
The rainy season at Dallas, Texas runs through April–June and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 77 mm / 3 in. The wettest single month is May (129 mm / 5.1 in).
What is the driest month in Dallas?
The driest month in Dallas is January, averaging about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 7.4°C / 45.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Dallas?
The least comfortable months for travel to Dallas — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, April, May, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 129 mm / 5.1 in in May, and the coldest month averages 7.4°C / 45.3°F.
Is Dallas climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Dallas figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Dallas specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.