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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 83°F by day and 66°F at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

May in Dallas averages a daytime high of 83°F and an overnight low of 66°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 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

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Dallas, scoring 95/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 90. 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 83°F in May, with overnight lows around 66°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 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 May?
May is the wettest month of the year in Dallas, out of roughly 54 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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