Dallas Weather in August

What August feels like in Dallas

For Dallas, August is late summer on the calendar. The heat peaks hard in the afternoon, when being outside for long is draining. Evenings ease the heat only slightly, and nights remain very warm. Humidity is moderate, so the air feels neither sticky nor dry.

Rain in Dallas in August

Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 4. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 10.3 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. That is close to Dallas's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 11.7 mm). It is among the three driest months of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in August

On 15 August the sun rises at about 6:50 am and sets around 8:14 pm local time, giving 13 h 24 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 44 min less daylight than in mid-July. Measured sunshine covers about 90% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.

How August compares to the rest of the year

August is the warmest month of the year in Dallas. Compared with July, afternoons are 0.5°C (0.9°F) warmer, with 14 mm more rain. Temperatures keep falling into September. By September, typical highs are 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Who August suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — midday heat makes long walks hard.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
• Museums & indoor: a good choice — a cool break during the hottest hours.

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