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Dallas weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Dallas, TX in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Dallas averages 56°F by day and 38°F at night. The wettest month is usually May.

January in Dallas averages a daytime high of 56°F and an overnight low of 38°F, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Dallas sees roughly 54 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Dallas forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Dallas weather by month

what to expect in Dallas through the year

Here is Dallas's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Dallas by season.

Jan
56°
38°
Cool
Feb
64°
45°
Mild
Mar
70°
51°
Mild
Apr
75°
57°
Warm
May
83°
66°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
91°
73°
Hot
Jul
95°
77°
Hot
Aug
101°
81°
Hot
Sep
91°
72°
Hot
Oct
83°
63°
Warm
Nov
68°
50°
Mild
Dec
61°
44°
Mild

Common questions

How warm is Dallas in January?
Dallas averages a daytime high of 56°F in January, with overnight lows around 38°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Dallas?
The most comfortable time to visit Dallas is usually February, March, April and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Dallas in January?
The wettest month in Dallas is usually May. Across the year the city sees roughly 54 inches of precipitation.

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