Month guide · Dallas · United States
Dallas in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Dallas. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, sunny and full of events.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Dallas: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:31
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:54
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- State Fair of Texas (through most of October)
- Texas–Oklahoma football game at the Cotton Bowl (usually mid-October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Museum · Victory Park
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
A striking cube-shaped building by Thom Mayne with an outdoor escalator in a glass tube, five floors of hands-on halls on dinosaurs, energy, gems, the human body and engineering, and a children's area for the youngest visitors.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 14°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 October a good time to visit Dallas?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Dallas?
It is one of the best months to visit Dallas. One of the best months: warm, sunny and full of events.
+How warm is Dallas in October?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dallas in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.