Dallas weather in October
Dallas in October averages 21°C (69°F) and 122 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Dallas, October is the sixth warmest and the wettest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (69°F)
15–26°C · 59–79°F
- Rainfall
- 122 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What is Dallas like in October?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Dallas in October?
A light rain jacket
About 122 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 11°C between its low and its high.
October compared with September and November
October in Dallas is 6.1°C cooler than September and 45 mm wetter than it, which averages 27°C (80°F).
October in Dallas is 6.2°C warmer than November and 47 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
Daylight in Dallas in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 22 minutes in Dallas, rising about 07:31 and setting about 18:53 local time.
October ends 57 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 56 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Dallas
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Dallas
What to read before you book.
Dallas weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 64 mm |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 70 mm |
| March | 15°C / 60°F | 88 mm |
| April | 20°C / 67°F | 80 mm |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 116 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 97 mm |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 45 mm |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 56 mm |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 76 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 122 mm |
| November | 14°C / 58°F | 75 mm |
| December | 10°C / 49°F | 79 mm |
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FAQs about Dallas in October
October climate averages for Dallas, 1991–2020.
Dallas averages 21°C (69°F) in October, ranging from about 15°C (59°F) at night to 26°C (79°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 122 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 21°C (69°F) against 14°C (58°F) in November — 6.2°C warmer.
October is 6.1°C cooler than September, and 45 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to July; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 18 minutes in June and 10 hours in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:31 and sunset about 18:53 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 57 minutes shorter than it starts.
