Temperatures become steadily warmer through spring, making it one of the easier seasons for getting around Dallas before summer heat takes over. Rain and thunderstorms are more frequent during this period, particularly later in the season, so plans may need some flexibility. Big Al’s is open from late morning through dinner Monday to Saturday, leaving plenty of time to fit barbecue into the day. Its indoor dining room also makes sudden spring showers less of an issue.
Dallas summers are hot, with normal daytime highs reaching about 36°C during July and August. An earlier lunch at Big Al’s can be more comfortable if you are spending the rest of the day sightseeing outdoors. The restaurant serves smoked meats, sandwiches, loaded potatoes and cold drinks indoors, providing a break from the afternoon heat. Rainfall is generally less frequent than in spring, although thunderstorms can still develop, and prolonged periods of very hot weather are common.
Early autumn can remain quite hot in Dallas, but temperatures gradually become much more comfortable through October and November. This makes it easier to combine lunch at Big Al’s with other stops around Love Field, Uptown or central Dallas. Rainfall can pick up during October, while later autumn tends to bring cooler mornings and pleasant afternoons. The restaurant’s long-running menu stays focused on smoked barbecue and homemade sides, so there is little need to plan around seasonal menu changes.
Winter in Dallas is generally mild, although cold fronts can bring chilly mornings, freezing nights and occasional wintry weather. Snow is uncommon and averages only a few days with measurable traces or more each year. Big Al’s remains open through the season from Monday to Saturday, making brisket, ribs and warm sides an easy choice on colder days. Daytime conditions are often comfortable for getting around the city, but temperatures can change sharply when stronger fronts move through North Tex
