Month guide · Dallas · United States
Dallas in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot but easing; football season and the State Fair begin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Dallas: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (36°C (97°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:34
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September 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 September
- State Fair of Texas at Fair Park (usually opens late September)
- Autumn at the Arboretum pumpkin village (usually mid-September to October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · East Dallas
White Rock Lake
Rent a bike and ride the loop clockwise, stopping at the spillway and the Arboretum side of the lake.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 20°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Dallas?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 September a good time to visit Dallas?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot but easing; football season and the State Fair begin.
+How warm is Dallas in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dallas in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.