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Dallas weather in May

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

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May at a glance

In May, Dallas averages 81°F by day and 64°F at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

May in Dallas averages a daytime high of 81°F and an overnight low of 64°F, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Dallas sees roughly 37 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
55°
37°
Cool
Feb
60°
41°
Mild
Mar
67°
48°
Mild
Apr
74°
56°
Warm
May
81°
64°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
89°
71°
Hot
Jul
93°
75°
Hot
Aug
94°
74°
Hot
Sep
87°
68°
Hot
Oct
78°
58°
Warm
Nov
65°
47°
Mild
Dec
56°
39°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Dallas, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 76. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Dallas in May?
Dallas averages a daytime high of 81°F in May, with overnight lows around 64°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good time to visit Dallas?
The most comfortable time to visit Dallas is usually February, March, April and October, 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 May?
May is the wettest month of the year in Dallas, out of roughly 37 inches of precipitation across the year.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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