Month guide · Dallas · United States
Dallas in August
What August is really like in Dallas: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. The hottest stretch of the year, often above 38°C on several days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Dallas: days average 36°C (97°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with July (36°C (97°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:13
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Very hot, often above 35°C; best for indoor museums, the aquarium and pools.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Dallas, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Uptown
Katy Trail
A former railway line turned into a tree-shaded path of about 6 km through Uptown and towards Southern Methodist University, used by runners, cyclists and dog walkers.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
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Museum · Downtown
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Use the included audio guide and allow time on the seventh floor, which hosts changing exhibitions with a similar view.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Arts District
Dallas Museum of Art
With free general admission, the DMA covers about 5,000 years of art, from ancient Mediterranean and pre-Columbian pieces to European paintings by Monet and Van Gogh and modern American works, plus a strong collection of African art.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
Museum · Arts District
Crow Museum of Asian Art
Check the ground-floor gallery for temporary exhibitions before heading upstairs to the jade.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 24°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Dallas?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Dallas?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest stretch of the year, often above 38°C on several days.
+How warm is Dallas in August?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dallas in August?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.