These Are the Best and Worst Times to Visit Dallas, According to Locals

""I don't believe there is any time [to] avoid Dallas, but most of the time, weather is the biggest deterrent," JonPaul Barnes, chef concierge at The Joule, tells Travel + Leisure. Yes, summer gets hot, with temperatures regularly reaching the mid-90s, and the winter months are considered chilly-at least if you ask a Texan. Weather aside, Barnes says there's still magic to be found during these seasons: "As a Dallas resident...the summer and the holidays are my favorite times of the year in Dallas.""

"If you'd prefer to bypass the sweltering heat or a nip in the air, book your trip during the fall. "October is truly the sweet spot to visit, as the weather is perfect, all of the sports teams are playing, and the State Fair of Texas is rocking Fair Park and putting the entire city in a great mood," says Jonathan Thompson, a Dallas-based travel journalist and TV host."

Dallas provides year-round attractions including sporting events, world-class museums, expanding restaurants, and luxury hotels. Weather often determines the best times to visit, with summers reaching mid-90s and winters feeling chilly by Texan standards. Fall, particularly October, combines comfortable weather, full sports schedules, and the State Fair of Texas. Tourism commonly experiences waves from March through October, with early spring and late fall acting as shoulder seasons depending on events and conditions. December through February typically sees lower visitation, and checking event calendars helps avoid crowds.

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