Best Weather Within Driving Distance of Dallas — Hot Springs

Trip planning that starts at home: Hot Springs (81°F) and Tulsa (85°F) beat Dallas's forecast on temperature and rain this weekend.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Hot Springs, Arkansas

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

93°F/ 71°F

Scattered thunderstorms

40% chance · 0.03 in

Tue

86°F/ 67°F

Partly sunny

20% chance · 0.01 in

Wed

84°F/ 61°F

Partly sunny

0% chance ·

Thu

82°F/ 60°F

Mostly cloudy

10% chance ·

Fri

81°F/ 60°F

Partly sunny

10% chance ·

Sat

84°F/ 63°F

Mostly cloudy

10% chance ·

Sun

85°F/ 65°F

Mostly cloudy

15% chance · 0.01 in

Hot Springs, Arkansas Photo: Wikipedia · Hot Springs, Arkansas

This guide shortlists places that match the forecast you want for 2026-09-26 – 2026-09-27.

The question

Dallas is heading for ~91°F — where's meaningfully better weather?

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Hot Springs, Arkansas81°F0.15"99%~246 mi drive
Tulsa, Oklahoma85°F0.10"94%~237 mi drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma86°F0.13"89%~190 mi drive

Where to go

1. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Rank 1 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Hot Springs (Arkansas) lands near 81°F with only light rain on the books (~0.15 in), which is exactly the band people want for dry, mild course days.

This is the kind of mountains stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Hot Springs’s 81°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Things to do

2. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Tulsa (Oklahoma) lands near 85°F with only light rain on the books (~0.10 in), which is exactly the band people want for dry, mild course days.

Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-09-26 – 2026-09-27 should shortlist Tulsa before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for golf weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 85°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

3. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

86°F high · 0.13" rain · ~190 mi drive

Before you leave

Before you leave2
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 81°F to 63°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Strong sun is likely this week — SPF 30+ (SPF 50+ if you burn easily) is recommended.
Before you leave6
  • Check the destination weather window
  • Download airline app
  • Download offline maps
  • Confirm reservations (hotel, cars, tours)
  • Review airline baggage rules
  • Share itinerary with a trusted contact

FAQ — trip planning around weather

Dallas is heading for ~91°F — where's meaningfully better weather?

Based on this weekend’s forecasts, Hot Springs (81°F high, 0.15" rain) ranks near the top for this decision — see the comparison table for the full shortlist.

How can I plan a trip based on weather?

Start with the forecast you want, shortlist places that match, then build the itinerary. That’s what YouGee does interactively — this guide is a snapshot of one decision.

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Updated September 21, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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