Dallas/ Weather & Environment

Cool Morning, Hotter Days: Dallas Set for Late-October Sizzle

AI Assisted Icon
Published on October 18, 2026
Cool Morning, Hotter Days: Dallas Set for Late-October SizzleSource: Google Street View

Dallas is forecast to start Sunday, October 18, with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures around 57. The afternoon should be milder, with partly sunny skies, light east-southeast winds and a high near 74; no rain is expected.

Sunny Sunday Leads Into a Clear Night

Temperatures will rise steadily through the morning before topping out near 74 during the afternoon. Winds should remain light at around 5 mph, making for comfortable conditions across the city and a decent excuse to spend some time outdoors.

Sunday night will stay mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to about 52. Monday brings more sunshine and a high near 78, while Tuesday reaches around 81 under continued dry conditions.

Late-Week Heat Builds

The warm-up becomes more noticeable by midweek. Overnight lows will also moderate, ranging from the upper 50s to the mid-60s.

Dallas October Climate Records and Normals

The National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas says its Dallas-Fort Worth October climate record dates to 1898 and its climate normals are based on 1991-2020 data.

Saturday, October 24, looks mostly sunny with a high near 87. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Dallas area.

Dallas-Weather & Environment