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Dallas in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Dallas. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Pleasant, mild days; holiday lights go up late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Dallas: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (26°C (79°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:27
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Heat breaks by October, with the State Fair, college and pro football and pleasant evenings on patios.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Holiday at the Arboretum (usually from late November)
- Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day home game (Thanksgiving)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 8°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 November a good time to visit Dallas?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Dallas?
It is one of the best months to visit Dallas. Pleasant, mild days; holiday lights go up late in the month.
+How warm is Dallas in November?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dallas in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.