Dallas (TX) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Dallas. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C (97°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Dallas has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 984 mm (39 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Dallas can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Dallas Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Dallas can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dallas.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 70%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year