Climate in El Paso, Texas: Monthly Weather Averages
El Paso sits at 3,918 feet above sea level, and its climate, as recorded at the El Paso International Airport, TX station, runs to a yearly mean of 66.2°F. The warmest month is July, averaging 84.4°F with typical highs of 95.8°F; the coldest is December, averaging 46.1°F with lows around 34.4°F. Across a normal year the city receives 8.8 in of precipitation and 2.8 in of snow. The full month-by-month picture below comes from the official 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals — the 30-year averages the National Weather Service itself uses — so it describes the El Paso climate you should actually plan around, whether you are timing a visit, weighing a move, or just settling an argument about which month is best.
El Paso climate month by month
The table below is the complete 1991–2020 normals profile for El Paso: average high, average low and mean temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for every month. Read down the Mean column to feel the year's rhythm — El Paso's temperature range runs from 46.1°F in December to 84.4°F in July.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.6 | 34.5 | 46.5 | 0.39 | 0.8 |
| February | 64.1 | 38.9 | 51.5 | 0.40 | 0.2 |
| March | 71.9 | 45.5 | 58.7 | 0.24 | 0.0 |
| April | 80.0 | 53.3 | 66.6 | 0.17 | 0.0 |
| May | 88.7 | 62.1 | 75.4 | 0.43 | 0.0 |
| June | 97.1 | 70.6 | 83.9 | 0.73 | 0.0 |
| July | 95.8 | 73.0 | 84.4 | 1.58 | 0.0 |
| August | 94.0 | 71.8 | 82.9 | 1.67 | 0.0 |
| September | 88.3 | 65.4 | 76.9 | 1.52 | 0.0 |
| October | 79.4 | 54.0 | 66.7 | 0.59 | 0.0 |
| November | 67.0 | 42.0 | 54.5 | 0.43 | 0.5 |
| December | 57.8 | 34.4 | 46.1 | 0.63 | 1.3 |
| Year | 78.6 | 53.8 | 66.2 | 8.78 | 2.8 |
How to read the colors:below freezingcoldcoolmildwarmhot. Bands are colored by each cell's own temperature, so a whole year reads at a glance.
El Paso through the seasons
Winter in El Paso averages highs of 57.8–64.1°F and lows of 34.4–38.9°F, a seasonal mean of 48.0°F. The three months together bring 1.4 in of precipitation — about 16% of the city's yearly total — with December the wettest of the three at 0.63 in. Snowfall averages 2.3 in over the season, most of it in December (1.3 in). Winters here are cool rather than harsh: chilly mornings, mild afternoons, and only occasional brushes with freezing weather.
Spring in El Paso averages highs of 71.9–88.7°F and lows of 45.5–62.1°F, a seasonal mean of 66.9°F. The three months together bring 0.8 in of precipitation — about 10% of the city's yearly total — with May the wettest of the three at 0.43 in. The season is a transition: the average temperature climbs 16.7°F from March to May, and by late spring El Paso is firmly into warm territory.
Summer in El Paso averages highs of 94.0–97.1°F and lows of 70.6–73.0°F, a seasonal mean of 83.7°F. The three months together bring 4.0 in of precipitation — about 45% of the city's yearly total — with August the wettest of the three at 1.67 in. Summers are hot in the classic sense — most afternoons reach the 90s, and shade, water, and air conditioning shape the daily routine.
Fall in El Paso averages highs of 67.0–88.3°F and lows of 42.0–65.4°F, a seasonal mean of 66.0°F. The three months together bring 2.5 in of precipitation — about 29% of the city's yearly total — with September the wettest of the three at 1.52 in. Snowfall averages 0.5 in over the season, most of it in November (0.5 in). Temperatures ease off through the season — the monthly mean drops 22.4°F from September to November — and fall is when El Paso's weather turns cooler and wetter, while nights stay mostly frost-free into December.
Best and worst months to visit El Paso
Ranking every month by its normals — mild mean temperatures score best, heavy rain and snow count against — the most comfortable months to visit El Paso are:
AprilMayOctober
April leads the list: average highs of 80.0°F, lows of 53.3°F, and 0.17 in of rain, with snow a non-factor at 0.0 in. The other picks, May and October, offer the same balance in El Paso's shoulder seasons. At the other end, December is usually the month to avoid — the least comfortable mix of temperature and rainfall, with a mean temperature of 46.1°F and 0.63 in of precipitation plus 1.3 in of snow.
How El Paso compares
Across the 114 cities in our dataset, the typical city averages 57.8°F for the year and 35.7 in of precipitation. El Paso runs 8.4°F warmer than that typical city and drier by 26.9 in a year, ranking #25 of 114 for annual warmth and #111 of 114 for precipitation (wettest first). Its year-round temperature swing — warmest month minus coldest — is 38.3°F, which puts it in the moderate, clearly seasonal camp.
Within Texas, El Paso is #7 of 9 for warmth of the cities we track. See the Texas climate overview for the full state comparison, including Brownsville (warmest, 76.2°F yearly mean) and Amarillo (coolest, 58.7°F).
Planning notes for El Paso
For anyone relocating: average lows never drop below freezing in any month, so hard freezes are events, not seasons; 3 months average highs of 90°F or more, making air conditioning a core cost of summer life; days and nights differ by 24.8°F on average — a big desert-style swing that rewards dressing in layers year-round; 5 months of the year average between 55°F and 80°F, the band most people find comfortable without heating or cooling. Those four facts, all straight from the normals table above, shape everything from a El Paso wardrobe to its utility bills.
El Paso climate FAQ
What is the warmest month in El Paso?
July is the warmest month in El Paso, with a mean temperature of 84.4°F, average highs of 95.8°F and average lows of 73.0°F (1991–2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in El Paso?
December is the coldest month, averaging 46.1°F, with highs of 57.8°F and lows of 34.4°F.
How much rain does El Paso get in a year?
El Paso averages 8.78 in of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (1.67 in) and the driest is April (0.17 in).
When is the best time of year to visit El Paso?
By the normals, the most comfortable months are April, May, October — mild average temperatures with moderate rainfall. December is typically the least comfortable month.
How much snow does El Paso get?
El Paso averages 2.8 in of snow a year, with December the snowiest month at 1.3 in on average.
Source: 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) — ncei.noaa.gov. Station: El Paso International Airport, TX (USW00023044), elevation 3,918 ft. Figures checked October 2026.