El Paso weather in March
March in El Paso averages 72°F by day and 46°F at night, with 0.2 inches of precipitation. It is the 8th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
- Average high
- 72°F+8° vs February
- Average low
- 46°F2 nights below freezing
- Precipitation
- 0.2 in1 days with 0.1 in. or more
- Snow
- 0.0 in0 days at 90°F+
Is March a good time to visit El Paso?
Yes. March is one of the most comfortable months in El Paso by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are March to April and October to November.
Get outside in El Paso in March
March is made for being outside. Try Chamizal National Memorial, El Paso Zoo, Franklin Mountains State Park, Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. All things to do in El Paso.
On March 15 the sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 7:13 pm, giving 11h 58m of daylight. Daylight all year.
What to pack for El Paso in March
- T-shirts and a light jacket or sweater
Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.
March nearby
| City | Distance | High | Low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 72°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | |
| Las Cruces, NM | 51 mi | 71°F | 39°F | 0.3 in |
| Odessa, TX | 231 mi | 72°F | 44°F | 0.7 in |
| Albuquerque, NM | 233 mi | 63°F | 36°F | 0.5 in |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 247 mi | 63°F | 36°F | 0.5 in |
| Midland, TX | 249 mi | 72°F | 44°F | 0.7 in |
| Tucson, AZ | 274 mi | 76°F | 48°F | 0.6 in |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in El Paso in March?
In March, El Paso averages a high of 72°F and a low of 46°F, with 0.2 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Is March a good time to visit El Paso?
Yes. March is one of El Paso's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
Does it snow in El Paso in March?
Rarely. The March snowfall normal is under half an inch.
Before and after: El Paso in February and El Paso in April. All twelve months: El Paso weather by month.
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station El Paso Intl. Airport, TX, 9.2 miles from the city center.