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Climate in El Paso

El Paso, United States has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.2°C and the city receives roughly 121 mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days a year, with around 3633 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 37.4°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 9.1°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Desert
Comfort score
57/100

Climate overview

El Paso, United States has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.2°C and the city receives roughly 121 mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days a year, with around 3633 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 37.4°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 9.1°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

El Paso is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average23.2°C
  • Warmest monthJul (37.4°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (9.1°C)
  • Comfort score57/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

El Paso receives about 121 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 11 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

El Paso sees an estimated 3633 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

El Paso monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan24.1°C9.1°C14 mm1241 h
Feb25°C10°C13 mm1250 h
Mar27.4°C12.4°C12 mm1272 h
Apr30.7°C15.7°C10 mm1303 h
May34.1°C19.1°C8 mm1333 h
Jun36.5°C21.5°C6 mm1356 h
Jul37.4°C22.4°C5 mm0364 h
Aug36.5°C21.5°C6 mm1356 h
Sep34.1°C19.1°C8 mm1333 h
Oct30.7°C15.7°C12 mm1303 h
Nov27.4°C12.4°C13 mm1272 h
Dec25°C10°C14 mm1250 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in El Paso are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    25°C / 10°C

    41 mm rain

  • Spring

    31°C / 16°C

    30 mm rain

  • Summer

    37°C / 22°C

    17 mm rain

  • Autumn

    31°C / 16°C

    33 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

El Paso has a climate comfort score of 57/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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