Weather in Dallas in August
August in Dallas is the hard heat. Outdoor plans belong to the ends of the day. The middle is for indoors or water.
In United States, this is how Dallas actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Dallas. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 31°C
25–36°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Fierce heat in Dallas in August. Start early. Hide in the middle. Come out again when the sun drops.
This is not a month for a packed walking itinerary. Water, shade, and a schedule that admits the climate is in charge.
Rain
Mixed skies in Dallas in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Dallas
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Dallas
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Dallas
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FAQs about Dallas
Climate averages for Dallas, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Dallas is between April and July, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 31°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 122 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
