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Dallas

City · Texas, 🇺🇸 United States
Population 1,304,379
Area 999 km²
Time zone America/Chicago
Official website dallascityhall.com

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Dallas Essentials

Explore the core of Dallas through its most significant cultural and historical sites. This collection spans from the history of Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum to the architectural silhouette of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Discover the Dallas Arts District, home to the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center, or view the skyline from the 561-foot Reunion Tower. The list also highlights the Dallas World Aquarium, the interactive Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and the bronze longhorn sculptures at Pioneer Park, all located within the city’s downtown and West End Historic District.

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Museums & Galleries

Dallas’s cultural landscape spans from the expansive Arts District to the historic West End. Explore the Dallas Museum of Art’s global collection and the Nasher Sculpture Center’s modern masterpieces. The Crow Museum showcases diverse Asian art, while the Perot Museum offers multi-story interactive science exhibits. History enthusiasts can visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to explore the JFK legacy, the sandstone Old Red Museum for local county heritage, and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum’s focus on global humanitarian history.

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Urban Parks & Plazas

Explore the diverse green spaces of downtown Dallas, from the massive bronze cattle drive sculptures at Pioneer Plaza to the somber historical significance of Dealey Plaza. This collection highlights the city's architectural heritage, featuring the Philip Johnson-designed JFK Memorial and the reconstructed John Neely Bryan Cabin at Founders Plaza. Visitors can find public art installations at Lubben Plaza and Pegasus Plaza, or relax among the native Texas plants and interactive fountains of Civic Garden.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes -6°–23°
  • 1° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 11°) · extremes -5°–25°
  • 4° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 21° (feels like 17°) · extremes -1°–28°
  • 8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 5°–31°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 29° · extremes 11°–36°
  • 18° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 18°–40°
  • 23° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 38°) · extremes 21°–42°
  • 25° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 39°) · extremes 21°–43°
  • 25° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 33° · extremes 14°–39°
  • 21° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 6°–35°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 20° (feels like 16°) · extremes 0°–28°
  • 8° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 10°) · extremes -5°–24°
  • 3° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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Reunion Tower
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Dealy Plaza

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