Dallas Weather in April

What April feels like in Dallas

In Dallas, April brings mid-spring. Afternoons are warm and pleasant, good for long days out. Once the sun goes down the air changes: nights stay mild. Some humidity hangs in the air, noticeable when the sun is strong.

Rain in Dallas in April

Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 3. When rain comes it is heavy, about 12.5 mm (0.5 in) per wet day, often in short, strong bursts. Across the year Dallas averages about 11.7 mm per rainy day, so April is typical. It is among the three wettest months of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in April

Mid-month, Dallas gets 12 h 57 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:59 am to sunset near 7:56 pm. The days are stretching out — 1 h 2 min more daylight than mid-March. About 73% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.

How April compares to the rest of the year

April is the 6th coolest month of the year in Dallas. Against March, the average high is 3.6°C (6.5°F) higher, with 15 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into May. By May, typical highs are 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Who April suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
• Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.

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