Month guide · Dallas · United States
Dallas in July
What July 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
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Very hot and mostly dry; hotels discount and museums offer welcome air conditioning.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with June (34°C (93°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 14.1 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
- Fair Park Fourth — Independence Day celebrations (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum murals and music
Walk the murals in the afternoon, eat barbecue early to beat the queues, then stay for a show.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- After dark
- Food
- Free
- Photo spot
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Neighbourhood · North Oak Cliff
Bishop Arts District
A compact grid of restored brick storefronts with independent boutiques, bookshops, pie and chocolate shops, bars and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Couples
Historic site · Fair Park
Fair Park
Visit during the State Fair for the full experience, or on a quiet day to see the Art Deco murals and sculptures without crowds.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours, or a full day at the fair
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 25°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Dallas?
A month many travellers avoid, 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 July a good time to visit Dallas?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Very hot and mostly dry; hotels discount and museums offer welcome air conditioning.
+How warm is Dallas in July?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dallas in July?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.