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El Paso weather in May

Long-run climate averages for El Paso, TX in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, El Paso averages 88°F by day and 60°F at night. The wettest month is usually February.

May in El Paso averages a daytime high of 88°F and an overnight low of 60°F, which reads as hot for this part of the world. Across the whole year El Paso sees roughly 4 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live El Paso forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is El Paso in May?
El Paso averages a daytime high of 88°F in May, with overnight lows around 60°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in El Paso in May?
The wettest month in El Paso is usually February. Across the year the city sees roughly 4 inches of precipitation.

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