Best Time to Visit Dallas
The best time to visit Dallas is March to May, October to November.
Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
The year at a glance
Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.
Averages 15°C (59°F) with 113 mm of rain over the month.
5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.
Quick answer
Visit Dallas in March to May, October to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $147, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →
- Best time: the months named above
- Good: either side of the best months
- Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals
Month-by-month guide
January
Off-peakCool, some rain. Averages 8°C (47°F) with 60 mm of rain over the month.
February
GoodCool, wet. Averages 10°C (49°F) with 99 mm of rain over the month.
March
Best timeMild, wet. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 113 mm of rain over the month.
April
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 19°C (65°F) with 142 mm of rain over the month.
May
Best timeWarm, very wet. Averages 23°C (73°F) with 179 mm of rain over the month.
June
GoodHot, wet. Averages 27°C (81°F) with 123 mm of rain over the month.
July
Off-peakVery hot, some rain. Averages 30°C (86°F) with 59 mm of rain over the month.
August
Off-peakHot, wet. Averages 30°C (86°F) with 109 mm of rain over the month.
September
GoodHot, wet. Averages 27°C (80°F) with 96 mm of rain over the month.
October
Best timeWarm, very wet. Averages 21°C (69°F) with 162 mm of rain over the month.
November
Best timeCool, wet. Averages 14°C (57°F) with 107 mm of rain over the month.
December
GoodCool, some rain. Averages 11°C (51°F) with 78 mm of rain over the month.
What the weather actually does in Dallas
Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.
Dallas is warmest in July (30°C / 86°F) and coolest in January (8°C / 47°F). May is the wettest month at 179 mm of rain, and July the driest at 59 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable month for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) is September. Our pick of March to May, October to November also weighs crowds, prices and events, so it isn't only about the weather.
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C 47°F | 60 mm | |
| Feb | 10°C 49°F | 99 mm | |
| Mar | 15°C 59°F | 113 mm | |
| Apr | 19°C 65°F | 142 mm | |
| May | 23°C 73°F | 179 mm | |
| Jun | 27°C 81°F | 123 mm | |
| Jul | 30°C 86°F | 59 mm | |
| Aug | 30°C 86°F | 109 mm | |
| Sep | 27°C 80°F | 96 mm | |
| Oct | 21°C 69°F | 162 mm | |
| Nov | 14°C 57°F | 107 mm | |
| Dec | 11°C 51°F | 78 mm |
Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).
The cheapest month to fly to Dallas
Lowest fare found from New York for each departure month over the next year.
Flying from New York, the cheapest month to go is November, with round trips from $223. May is the priciest at $574, so the month alone can move the fare by about 61%. That's also one of the best months for weather.
The lowest round-trip fare Aviasales travellers found for each departure month from New York, via Travelpayouts, refreshed weekly. It's the floor rather than the typical fare: the Dallas trip cost uses the typical fare we track.
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