Climate Insights for El Paso

Downtown Historic District, El Paso County, Texas, United States

Hottest
June
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low35°F low
Wettest
August
35 mm rain1.4 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Paso is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 179 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 35 mm of rainfall. El Paso is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.The climate in El Paso is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 7.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 1.4 in of rainfall. El Paso is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 35°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 1°FebMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°MarMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°AprMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 12°MayMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 17°JunMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°JulMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°AugMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 23°SepMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°DecMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 66°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 76°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 61°FAverage: 48°FMin: 38°F
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Temperatures in El Paso vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in El Paso vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 1mm
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Snow
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

El Paso is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 179 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 mm. That's 32 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.El Paso is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1.4 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

El Paso is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.El Paso is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan7°45°F
Feb11°51°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr20°68°F
May25°76°F
Jun29°85°F
Jul30°85°F
Aug29°83°F
Sep25°78°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec9°48°F

The best time to visit El Paso is during March, April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit El Paso is during March, April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 35°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Paso based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Paso based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C35 °F
15 °C59 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
12 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C47 °F
23 °C74 °F
14 km/h9 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C62 °F
32 °C89 °F
14 km/h9 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
36 °C97 °F
12 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C74 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
35 °C94 °F
10 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C56 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.6 in
1 cm0 in