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The best time to visit El Paso

Month-by-month climate averages for El Paso, TX, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit El Paso is usually March, April, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.

El Paso is warmest in July (highs near 98°F) and coldest in January (lows around 34°F), with roughly 4 inches of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live El Paso forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

El Paso weather by month

what to expect in El Paso through the year

Here is El Paso's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to El Paso by season.

Jan
57°
34°
Cool
Feb
61°
37°
Mild
Wettest
Mar
69°
43°
Mild
Apr
78°
50°
Warm
May
88°
60°
Hot
Jun
97°
70°
Hot
Jul
98°
74°
Hot
Aug
96°
73°
Hot
Sep
91°
66°
Hot
Oct
82°
57°
Warm
Nov
66°
43°
Mild
Dec
61°
37°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit El Paso?
The most comfortable time to visit El Paso is usually March, April, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in El Paso?
July is the warmest month in El Paso, averaging highs near 98°F.
What is the coldest month in El Paso?
January is the coldest month in El Paso, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in El Paso?
The wettest month in El Paso is usually February, out of roughly 4 inches of precipitation across the year.

El Paso month by month