Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Dallas in January
This is the coldest month in Dallas: highs average 55°F (13°C) and lows 33°F (1°C), with about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (58 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 55°F (13°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 33°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (58 mm) for the month.
Plan around January
January is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March & April and October & November).
- Comfort holds steady from December (77 → 75/100).
- January sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Dallas in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Westlake Brewing Company
Deep Ellum taproom in a 1940s building with a big patio, house brews and flatbreads.
Why now January scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Klyde Warren Park
Deck park over a freeway with food trucks, lawn games and skyline views.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 2.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Reunion Tower GeO-Deck
Observation deck 470 feet up with 360-degree city views.
Dallas Museum of Art
Free general admission museum anchoring the Arts District.
Cattleack Barbeque
Farmers Branch pitmaster spot with some of the best brisket in North Texas.
Nearby in January
- Wichita Mountains in January~175 mi · highs 50°F, 1.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Austin in January~182 mi · highs 60°F, 2.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Oklahoma City in January~190 mi · highs 47°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Lake Hefner in January~198 mi · highs 47°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
These averages also cover Bishop Arts District and Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Dallas in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Dallas?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 93 in March & April and October & November. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
How cold is Dallas in January?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dallas in January?
Not much: about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (922 mm).
What should I pack for Dallas in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Texas BBQ Trail Oct – Apr
Planning Dallas in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.