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Dallas in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dallas in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Dallas in October 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Dallas in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 92 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dallas has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Dallas in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dallas for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +95°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +77°F.

Is Dallas warm or cold in October?

Dallas is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +90°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Dallas:

Climate in Dallas in October

Dallas weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+90°F+79°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+28°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+109°F+97°F+91°F
Rainfall
63 mm92 mm78 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
61%63%65%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
121210
Cloudy days
141315
Rainy days
465
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +90°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 92 mm. Humidity rises from 61% to 63%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 12 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Dallas in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Dallas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 150 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
October is one of the rainiest months in Dallas, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dallas wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Dallas?

This is the weather in Dallas in October 2023:
1 October
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+82°F
2 October
☀️
+83°F
3 October
☀️
+84°F
4 October
☀️
+85°F
5 October
☀️
+87°F
6 October
☀️
+89°F
7 October
☁️
+87°F
8 October
☁️
+82°F
9 October
☁️
+83°F
10 October
☀️
+87°F
11 October
☁️
+83°F
12 October
☀️
+94°F
13 October
☀️
+87°F
14 October
☀️
+87°F
15 October
☁️
+92°F
16 October
☁️
+87°F
17 October
☁️
+69°F
18 October
☀️
+64°F
19 October
☀️
+66°F
20 October
☀️
+84°F
21 October
☀️
+90°F
22 October
☀️
+86°F
23 October
☁️
+85°F
24 October
🌧️
+81°F
25 October
🌧️
+69°F
26 October
☀️
+72°F
27 October
☀️
+73°F
28 October
🌧️
+69°F
29 October
🌧️
+64°F
30 October
☀️
+74°F
31 October
☁️
+77°F
In October 2023 Dallas had 18 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 54%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dallas climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dallas in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2009 (+74°F) and the highest in 2016 (+85°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 418 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dallas in October:

Is October a good time to visit Dallas?

October is a really good time to go to Dallas. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dallas.

Can you sunbathe in Dallas in October?

October is warm in Dallas. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Dallas rainy in October?

Dallas is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dallas in October?

The amount of sunny days in Dallas during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Dallas

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.