Dallas in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +97°F and roughly 10 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Dallas;
August is usually the driest month of the year in Dallas
Average weather
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+97°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+109°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dallas has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Dallas in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dallas for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +104°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +109°F during the day and a minimum of +70°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +106°F to +97°F.
Is Dallas warm or cold in August?
Dallas is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +95°F to +97°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is the hottest month in Dallas, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dallas in August
Dallas weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+95°F
+97°F
+90°F
Min. temperature
+63°F
+57°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+111°F
+109°F
+109°F
Rainfall
43 mm
54 mm
63 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
59%
57%
61%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
10
10
11
Cloudy days
9
10
8
Rainy days
7
7
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +95°F to +97°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 54 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 59% to 57%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Dallas in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dallas is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Dallas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 6%, leading to total precipitation of around 10 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.Dallas is amazing in August with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dallas wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Dallas?
This is the weather in Dallas in August 2023:
1 August
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+107°F
2 August
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+106°F
3 August
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+104°F
4 August
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+105°F
5 August
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+106°F
6 August
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+104°F
7 August
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+104°F
8 August
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+102°F
9 August
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+106°F
10 August
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+107°F
11 August
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+106°F
12 August
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+106°F
13 August
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+106°F
14 August
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+103°F
15 August
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+94°F
16 August
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+95°F
17 August
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+109°F
18 August
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+110°F
19 August
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+107°F
20 August
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+108°F
21 August
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+106°F
22 August
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+103°F
23 August
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+103°F
24 August
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+106°F
25 August
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+108°F
26 August
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+109°F
27 August
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+104°F
28 August
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+95°F
29 August
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+97°F
30 August
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+97°F
31 August
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+97°F
In August 2023 Dallas had 25 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +104°F, with an absolute maximum of +109°F and a minimum of +93°F. The average humidity was 46%, with a maximum of 78% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dallas climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dallas in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+73°F) and the highest in 2012 (+81°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 460 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1551 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dallas in August:
Is August a good time to visit Dallas?
It’s always a good time to visit Dallas, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Dallas in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Dallas. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Dallas rainy in August?
Dallas is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dallas in August?
The amount of sunny days in Dallas during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dallas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.