Dallas
Dallas is the third-most populous city in Texas, the anchor of a metroplex of about 8.5 million people, known for its Arts District, Deep Ellum and barbecue.
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Dallas sits in northern Texas and ranks third among the state's cities by population, with 1,304,379 people counted at the 2020 census. The city anchors the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the most populous metro area in Texas. Finance, telecommunications, defense and transport drive the local economy, and the oil industry shaped it from the early 1930s. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, among the busiest airports anywhere, serves the metroplex.
The main draws are the Arts District, the Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza, where President Kennedy was shot in 1963. Deep Ellum, just east of Downtown, has jazz and blues history from the 1920s and 1930s and now has bars and concert venues. Bishop Arts in Oak Cliff has studios in converted warehouses, murals and restaurants. Dallas is known for barbecue, Tex-Mex and the frozen margarita machine, invented here in 1971. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons, while July and August reach average highs around 96°F (36°C). DART rail and buses link the city and its suburbs.
Dallas in five
- Choose DFW or Love Field by airlineDallas has two airports. DFW is the big hub and has a DART train link to downtown; Love Field is closer to the center and smaller. Check which one your airline uses before booking.Getting around the USA
- Treat Dallas as a driving cityNeighborhoods are spread out and DART light rail covers only part of them. Plan one base, use rideshares for evenings, and rent a car if you add Fort Worth or Arlington.Fort Worth travel guide
- Visit Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor MuseumThe museum sits in the former Texas School Book Depository and covers the Kennedy assassination. Book ahead on busy days and allow about two hours.
- Avoid summer afternoons outsideHighs often pass 95°F (35°C) from June to September. Do museums and food in the afternoon, and use mornings and evenings for walking.
- Add Fort Worth and Houston as the Texas pairFort Worth is about 35 miles west. Houston and Austin are 3–4 hours by road each, so a Texas trip usually links two or three cities.Houston travel guide
Things to do in Dallas
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Need to know
- Airport
- DFW (hub, DART link to downtown) and Love Field (closer to the center)
- Getting around
- Car or rideshare; DART light rail for downtown, Deep Ellum and DFW
- Best base
- Uptown or Downtown; Bishop Arts for a local feel
- Time needed
- 2–3 days; add a day for Fort Worth
- Time zone
- Central, UTC−6; UTC−5 in summer
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear7 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh13°Low4°Cool, sunnyJanuaryClear
Good
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, sunny
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh16°Low6°Mild, stormsFebruaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, storms
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh21°Low11°Spring, bluebonnetsMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 132 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, bluebonnets
- AprilRain11 rainy daysHigh24°Low14°Warm, stormsAprilRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 189 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, storms
- MayRain14 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low19°Warm, stormsMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 232 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Warm, storms
- JunePartly cloudy11 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low24°HotJunePartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 147 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- JulyClear9 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh36°Low26°Very hotJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Very hot
- AugustClear10 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh36°Low26°Very hotAugustClear
Poor
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 138 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Very hot
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°HotSeptemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- OctoberRain7 rainy daysHigh27°Low17°Mild, State FairOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 215 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, State Fair
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Cool, clearNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clear
- DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Cool, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, lights
Average daily high and low in Dallas, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Dallas
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 25%
Dallas
06:04 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today27°19°25%Monday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 25%.
- Tue23°13°65%Tuesday: Rain. High 23°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Wed24°11°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu26°15°4%Thursday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Fri20°12°2%Friday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat19°16°6%Saturday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Sun22°14°6%Sunday: Clear. High 22°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 6%.
Updated 04:53 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
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Before you go to Dallas
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Rules for Dallas, checked
- Check whether you need an ESTA or a visa before you fly to the US. Use the State Department site (travel.state.gov) for current rules.Source
- Declare food, plants and other agricultural items on your US customs form. Check current rules at cbp.gov before you pack fresh produce.Source
- Buy a DART fare before you board trains or buses. Check current fares and payment options at dart.org.Source
Plan around Dallas
Stockyards and museums, 35 miles west
Read the guideHouston travel guideThe other big Texas city
Read the guideAustin travel guideLive music, 3 hours south
Read the guideEl Paso travel guideFar west Texas at the border
Read the guideESTA explainedWho needs it and how to apply
Read the guideAll of the USAParks, cities and road trips
Read the guideDallas FAQ
How many days do you need in Dallas?
Two to three days covers the downtown sights, a neighborhood or two and good food. Add a day for Fort Worth. It is a spread-out city, so do not try to cram every area into one day.
Is Dallas worth visiting?
Yes, for food, museums, live music and Texas culture, especially paired with Fort Worth. It is more a city break than a sightseeing destination, and summer heat can limit outdoor time.
Where should I stay in Dallas?
Downtown for first visits and DART, Uptown for dining and walking, Deep Ellum for live music, Bishop Arts for a local feel. Pick one base, because areas are spread out.
Do you need a car in Dallas?
Often yes. DART light rail covers downtown, Deep Ellum and DFW, but not the whole metro. For Fort Worth, Arlington or day trips, rent a car or use rideshares.
When is the best time to visit Dallas?
March to May and October to November, when days are warm rather than hot. Summers regularly pass 95°F (35°C), and storms are common in spring.