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El Paso (TX) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in El Paso is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. The area is known for its low rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In El Paso, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

El Paso sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 233 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives moderate rainfall, averaging 57 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 3.2 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our El Paso Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for El Paso (TX)

Fri   Dec 27
19°C | 5°C
W 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
19°C | 6°C
W 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
21°C | 5°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit El Paso in the United States of America

During the months of March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in El Paso?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Paso?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Paso?
    September tops the wettest month list with 57 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Paso?
    April is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.