Month guide · Dallas · United States
Dallas in February
What February 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
February is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Mild days and cool nights; quiet for visitors outside convention weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Dallas: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (14°C (57°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild with sharp cold fronts and occasional ice; quiet and good value for city sightseeing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Dallas Blooms opens at the Arboretum (usually late February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · Oak Cliff
Dallas Zoo
Dallas's long-established zoo, just south of downtown, has a large African savanna section with giraffes you can feed, elephants and lions, as well as a children's zoo.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · Uptown
Katy Trail
Walk or run it early on a summer morning, then have breakfast in Uptown.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
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Museum · Downtown
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Inside the former Texas School Book Depository, this museum traces President John F.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Downtown
Dealey Plaza and the JFK Memorial
Stay on the pavement; standing on the white X marks painted in Elm Street means stepping into fast traffic.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 4°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Dallas?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Dallas?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild days and cool nights; quiet for visitors outside convention weeks.
+How warm is Dallas in February?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dallas in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.