Our verdict
The best time to visit El Paso is October-November
In summer, the temperature in El Paso can rise as high as 36℃ (97℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 1℃ (34℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of El Paso during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. On average it rains the most days in July, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to El Paso, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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El Paso seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in El Paso as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. El Paso is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in El Paso
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in El Paso for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
El Paso climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in El Paso for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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El Paso in January
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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El Paso in February
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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El Paso in March
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 27%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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El Paso in April
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 22%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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El Paso in May
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 22%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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El Paso in June
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 24%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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El Paso in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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El Paso in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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El Paso in September
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
El Paso in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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El Paso in November
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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El Paso in December
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to El Paso in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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