🇺🇸 Dallas vs Houston 🇺🇸

Dallas, United States vs Houston, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Houston is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Dallas is drier, with roughly 64 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Dallas🇺🇸 Houston
Avg annual high25°C26°C
Hottest monthJuly (35°C)August (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (4°C low)January (7°C low)
Rainy days / year166230
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMarch, October, NovemberMarch, November, December

🇺🇸 Dallas

Best around March, October, November. Hottest in July (35°C), coldest lows in January (4°C).

🇺🇸 Houston

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Dallas or Houston warmer?

Houston is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Dallas or Houston?

Houston is rainier — Dallas sees about 64 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Dallas vs Houston?

Dallas is best around March, October, November; Houston is best around March, November, December.

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