What to Wear in Dallas
Dallas is hot. Summers regularly cross 100°F. Winters are mild with occasional ice storms. Spring brings tornado weather. The right wardrobe is built around hot weather and the AC contrast that defines Texas indoor life.
What to wear in Dallas today
Today's answer depends on today's conditions, so the specific outfit comes from the live reading for Dallas rather than from this page. Check what to wear right now, or read on for what stays true here whatever the date.
Three things move the answer in Dallas more than the forecast number does: the feels-like temperature rather than the air temperature, how long you will be outside, and whether you run warm or cold. Humid subtropical conditions make that gap wider here than the daily high suggests.
Severe weather (tornadoes, hailstorms) is real. Have a weather radio app and a shelter plan. Lightweight technical sun shirts are excellent for the long Dallas summer.
See also what to wear right now, do I need a jacket today and how to dress when the temperature swings.
Winter in Dallas
December through February. 50-65°F highs, 35-45°F lows. Mild with occasional cold snaps. A jacket or sweater handles most days.
Spring in Dallas
March through May. 65-85°F. Tornado season. Storm preparedness matters.
Summer in Dallas
June through September. 90-105°F with humidity. Linen, technical fabrics, hydration.
Fall in Dallas
October through November. 65-85°F. The relief season.
Local tips
Severe weather (tornadoes, hailstorms) is real. Have a weather radio app and a shelter plan. Lightweight technical sun shirts are excellent for the long Dallas summer.