Dallas and Fort Worth FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Dallas and Fort Worth.

When is the best time to visit Dallas and Fort Worth?

The best time to visit Dallas and Fort Worth is in the spring or autumn when the weather is pleasantly warm, and the city is energised with festivals and events. Expect daytime highs from March to May and October to November to between 19°C and 29°C. Summer in Dallas and Forth Worth is hot and humid with daytime temperatures between June and September reaching the mid-30s. Come winter temperatures fall with high staying around 15°C between December and February. The weather in winter can be unpredictable so don’t rule out the odd snowstorm.

What is the time difference between the UK and Dallas and Fort Worth?

GMT -6 hours

What are the main cultural events in Dallas and Fort Worth?

January – Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
February to April – Dallas Blooms (one of the largest spring flower festivals in the USA)
March to April – Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival
April – Dallas Arts Fair
April – Deep Ellum Arts Festival
April – Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
April – USA Film Festival, Dallas (annual curated event featuring films and talks from the USA and around the world)
June – Taste of Dallas (annual culinary festival)
July – Fort Worth 4th of July (largest fireworks display in Texas)
July – National Day of the Cowboy, Fort Worth (every July 23rd)
September – Riverfront Jazz Festival
September to October – State Fair of Texas, Dallas