Best Time to Visit El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit El Paso for sunny, dry weather is April–July and September–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 6.5°C / 43.7°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (April) to 46 mm / 1.8 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at El Paso, Texas, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. El Paso's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 17.2°C63°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 22.1°C71.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.3°C64.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Paso?
The best time to visit El Paso for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and the driest is April with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at El Paso's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in El Paso?
The rainy season at El Paso, Texas runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 17 mm / 0.7 in. The wettest single month is August (46 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the driest month in El Paso?
The driest month in El Paso is April, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.2°C / 63°F.
What months should I avoid visiting El Paso?
The least comfortable months for travel to El Paso — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 46 mm / 1.8 in in August, and the coldest month averages 6.5°C / 43.7°F.
Is El Paso climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our El Paso figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects El Paso specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.