Dallas, TX weather by month
South · Station: Dallas Love Field, TX · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Dallas, TX is February, April, November, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Dallas is hottest in July (avg high 97°F) and coolest in January (avg high 58°F). The wettest month is October (4.8 in) and the driest is August (2.3 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 68.1°F with 39.3 in of precipitation a year and 1.7 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Dallas
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | 0.1 |
| February | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| March | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| April | 77 | 57 | 3.2 | 0 |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | 0 |
| June | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | 0 |
| July | 97 | 78 | 2.5 | 0 |
| August | 97 | 77 | 2.3 | 0 |
| September | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | 0 |
| October | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | 0 |
| November | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| December | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Dallas
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is February, April, November. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak very hot of July (when highs reach about 97°F — extreme heat — limit midday activity) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 58°F). Try to avoid October if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 4.8 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Dallas compares
Dallas's 39.3 in of annual precipitation and 68.1°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dallas?
The most comfortable time to visit Dallas, TX is February, April, November, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Dallas is hottest in July (avg high 97°F) and coolest in January (avg high 58°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Dallas?
Dallas's annual mean temperature is about 68.1°F. The warmest month is July (average high 97°F, low 78°F) and the coolest is January (average high 58°F, low 38°F).
How much rain does Dallas get?
Dallas receives about 39.3 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October (4.8 in) and the driest is August (2.3 in).
Does it snow in Dallas?
Yes. Dallas averages about 1.7 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dallas Love Field, TX (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18