El Paso weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 96°F in July, and January nights average 34°F. It gets 9 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to April and October to November.
Best time to visit El Paso
For comfortable weather, go in March to April and October to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 35°F | 0.4 in | 0.8 in | 1 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| February | 64°F | 39°F | 0.4 in | 0.2 in | 1 | 0 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 72°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| April | 80°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| May | 89°F | 62°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| June | 97°F | 71°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 96°F | 73°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 28 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 94°F | 72°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 26 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 65°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| October | 79°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| November | 67°F | 42°F | 0.4 in | 0.5 in | 1 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| December | 58°F | 34°F | 0.6 in | 1.3 in | 2 | 0 | 14 | cool |
| Year | 79°F avg | 54°F avg | 8.8 in | 2.8 in | 22 | 117 | 42 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station El Paso Intl. Airport, TX (USW00023044), 9.2 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in El Paso
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 04m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 13m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (5:00 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:14 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 72 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 am | 5:24 pm | 10h 19m |
| February | 6:47 am | 5:51 pm | 11h 05m |
| March | 7:15 am | 7:13 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:36 am | 7:34 pm | 12h 57m |
| May | 6:08 am | 7:54 pm | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:59 am | 8:11 pm | 14h 12m |
| July | 6:10 am | 8:11 pm | 14h 00m |
| August | 6:30 am | 7:48 pm | 13h 18m |
| September | 6:49 am | 7:10 pm | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:08 am | 6:32 pm | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:33 am | 5:05 pm | 10h 32m |
| December | 6:57 am | 5:03 pm | 10h 05m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of El Paso with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Mountain Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is El Paso getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for El Paso.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Paso?
June is the warmest month, with an average high of 97°F and an average low of 71°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in El Paso?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F and highs of 58°F.
What is the rainiest month in El Paso?
August gets the most precipitation, 1.7 inches on average. April is the driest at 0.2 inches.
Does it snow in El Paso?
Yes. El Paso averages 3 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit El Paso?
For comfortable weather, March to April and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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