Winters tend to be mild, with normal daytime highs ranging from mid 50s-70s. Temperatures can reach into the triple digits. In the summer, Dallas tends to be warm and dry.
In fact, there are several gay bars and clubs all within walking distance of the Cedar Springs strip. A lot of gay/lesbian bars are found in the Oak Lawn neighborhood, but many are peppered throughout the city.
Dallas boasts two thriving LGBT neighborhoods, both just minutes from Downtown. More than just steers and queers, Gay Dallas is a thriving cosmopolitan city with wonderful museums, culture and beautiful men and women.