Planning a Holiday to Dallas City Texas
Dallas known as cowboys city offers festivals, carnivals, food and Christmas events but has many more options to lure the tourist. Most of the year it is warm and sunny in Dallas, spring is the best time visit when sprouting events and outdoor activities are at their peak.
Spring Holiday in Dallas
Spring is a beautiful time to visit Dallas if reveling with the elements is on the top of your agenda. Annual spring festivals in Dallas are there in plenty for tourists to enjoy.
Dallas Average Spring Temperature Temperature
Spring in DFW means average temperatures of 70s as well as 80s. This is coupled with plenty of rainfall. However, spring can be the best time to visit if you do not mind the rain. Enjoying a Dallas Cowboy Play in the Metroplex in the drizzling rain is an experience by itself.
Clothes to Pack
- Light cotton sweatshirts
- Natural Fibers
- Light fabrics like georgette and linen
- Short sleeved tops and jeans
- Shorts/skirts
Dallas Spring Festivals
March
- North Texas Irish Festival
- Savor Dallas
- Texas Pinball Festival
- Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Big Folkin’ Festival
April
- Dallas Blooms
- Deep Ellum Arts Festival
- Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
- Dallas International Film Festival
- Deep Ellum Arts Festival
- Big Texas Beer Fest
- Dallas Art Fair
- Main Street Arts Festival
- ChocolateFest
- Northern Texas Taco Festival
- Untapped Indie Music and Beer Festival
- Earth Day Dallas
- Oak Cliff Earth Day
- Salute To King Creole Crawfish Festival
- Dallas Comic Book Show
- Festival of Chariots
- Carnaval de Salud
- John Wayne Film Festival
- Carnival of Steel Festival
May
- Mayfest
- Texas Frightmare Weekend
- Food, Wine and Jazz Festival
- Homegrown Music and Art Festival
- Asian Festival
- Dallas Comic Con
- BrewRiot in Oak Cliff
- Dallas Margarita Meltdown
- Dallas International Guitar Festival
Summer Holiday in Dallas
Average Dallas Summer Temperature
In Dallas and Fort Worth, the summer months are hot and stifling with temperatures breaching the mid 90s and massive humidity levels. However, summer is one of the preferred times to visit Dallas.
Clothes to Pack
- Clothes to pack for this season include light cottons, natural fibers and fabrics that breathe.
- Light t-shirts/shirts/tops
- Cotton skirts/pants/jeans
- Sandals/Flip Flops
Spring Festivals in Dallas
June
- Chisholm Trail Roundup
- Juneteenth
- Razzle Dazzle Festival
- Oak Cliff Film Festival
- A-Kon
- 48 Hours Film Project
- Filipino Fest
- Shakespeare in the Park
- SolJazz Festival
- 100.3 Jack FM's Throwback Tribute Festival
- Dallas Indie Festival
- Juneteenth Cultural Festival
July
- Taste of Dallas
- Bastille on Bishop in Oak Cliff
- Peach Festival
- Anime Festival
- Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival
- BrewFest
- Greek Food Festival
- Steampunk Invasion
- Index Music Festival
- VideoFest
- State Fair of Texas
- Texas State Veggie’s Fair
- Blues, Bandits and BBQ
August
- Jewish Art Fest of Dallas
- Lion's Club Balloon Festival & Fair at Highland Village
Fall Holiday in Dallas
Average Fall Temperature in Dallas
Summer is the time there are less crowds and temperature falls to its 70s and 75s. Thermometers even read 60 degree fahrenheit towards November. This is the best time to visit because hotel discounts are readily available.
Clothes to Pack
- Pack light long sleeved clothes
- Pants/Skirts
- Closed shoes
- Natural fibre clothes like linen and polyester
Dallas Fall Festivals
September
- Autumn at the Arboretum
- Grapefest
- Plano Bridal Show
October
- Oktoberfest
- Texas State Fair
- Red Steagall's Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival
November
- Chefs for Farmers
- Lone Star Film Festival
- CliffFest
- Run Rock Dallas- 5K and Music Festival
- Lakewoodstock
Winter Holiday in Dallas
Dallas Average Winter Temperature
Average daytime temperature is high in the 50s and 60s during winter but there have been times when there have been temperatures below freezing point as well.
Clothes to pack
- Woolen jackets
- Sweaters
- Long sleeved shirts/tops
- Thick Pants
- Woolen socks
- Closed Shoes
December
- Deck the Halls with Chocolate Tour
- Dallas Marathon
- Jingle Bell Run
- Winter Solstice Celebrations
- Ice Festival
January
- Cotton Bowl Classic
- Texas Rangers Fan Festival
- All Western Parade
- MLK Parade and Festival
- Lunar New Year Festival
- ZEST FEST
February
Operational Hours in Dallas
Banks: 8:00am–4:00pm Monday to Friday
Post offices: 9am–5pm Monday to Friday
Shopping malls: 10am–9pm
Stores: 9am–6pm Monday to Saturday, noon to 5pm Sunday
Supermarkets:24/7 or 8 am to 8pm
Bars: noon to 2am weekends, 5 pm to 12 pm weekdays
Nightclubs: 10 pm to 2 am, Mondays to Saturdays, Noon to 2 am Sundays
Museums: 9 am to 5 pm on Mondays to Saturdays and noon to 5 pm on Sundays