Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Dallas in October
Dallas cools off: highs slip to 79°F (26°C), from 90°F in September, with lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What October feels like
Warm afternoons near 79°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 56°F (13°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (102 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Dallas's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 67°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March & April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 73/100 in September to 90/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dallas in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Dallas Museum of Art
Free general admission museum anchoring the Arts District.
Westlake Brewing Company
Deep Ellum taproom in a 1940s building with a big patio, house brews and flatbreads.
Why now October scores 90/100 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 79°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Lockhart Smokehouse
Bishop Arts barbecue hall serving meat by the pound, Kreuz-style sausage included.
Bishop Arts District
Walkable blocks of indie shops and restaurants in Oak Cliff.
Nearby in October
- Wichita Mountains in October~175 mi · highs 74°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Austin in October~182 mi · highs 82°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Oklahoma City in October~190 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Lake Hefner in October~198 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (6°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Dallas?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
How hot is Dallas in October?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dallas in October?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (922 mm).
What should I pack for Dallas in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Texas BBQ Trail Oct – Apr
Planning Dallas in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.