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Dallas in April
What April is really like in Dallas: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jay R Simonson Jsimo1, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Dallas. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm and green, with bluebonnets along highways; storms with hail are possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Dallas: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (21°C (70°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:57
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Wildflowers, Dallas Blooms and comfortable days, with severe thunderstorms and hail possible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Deep Ellum Arts Festival (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Aquarium · West End
Dallas World Aquarium
A privately run aquarium and zoo in a converted West End warehouse, built around a multi-level South American rainforest walkthrough with sloths, monkeys, toucans and an underwater tunnel with manatees and fish from the Orinoco River.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Landmark · Downtown
Pioneer Plaza cattle drive
Combine it with the Pioneer Park Cemetery next door and a walk to Dealey Plaza, about 10 minutes away.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- History
Museum · University Park
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
On the Southern Methodist University campus, the museum covers the Bush presidency including the September 11 attacks, with a full-size Oval Office replica and an interactive Decision Points Theater.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · Arts District
Nasher Sculpture Center
Leave time to sit in the garden; the sculptures change character with the light through the day.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 13°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Dallas?
One of the best months to visit Dallas, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Dallas?
It is one of the best months to visit Dallas. Warm and green, with bluebonnets along highways; storms with hail are possible.
+How warm is Dallas in April?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dallas in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.