AI-generatedEl Paso at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jun · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,150 h
- Rain a year
- 178 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,133 m
Climate in El Paso
El Paso has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year, El Paso is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0818:35
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:53–07:41 · evening 18:02–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:53 · evening 18:50–19:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in El Paso in October?
In October, El Paso is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Paso.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min07:08 – 18:35
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Denver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in El Paso
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in El Paso, 70 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in El Paso
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in El Paso: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, El Paso has about 4 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in El Paso
How breezy and how cloudy El Paso is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in El Paso typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over El Paso: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in El Paso
How often the day gets hot in El Paso (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, El Paso has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in El Paso
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 74 | 14° | 1° | 7.0 h | 3 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 18° | 3° | 7.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 22° | 7° | 8.6 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 26° | 11° | 9.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 74 | 31° | 16° | 10.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 36° | 22° | 10.8 h | 3 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 35° | 23° | 9.7 h | 5 | 26 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 34° | 22° | 9.0 h | 6 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 31° | 19° | 8.5 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 26° | 13° | 8.0 h | 4 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 19° | 6° | 7.0 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 14° | 2° | 6.7 h | 3 | 14 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
31.76° N, 106.49° W · 1,133 m · America/Denver
Best time to visit El Paso
The best time to visit El Paso is from February to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to November. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is August with 28 mm of precipitation.
El Paso through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
El Paso in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–31 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
El Paso in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–36 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
El Paso in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
El Paso in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 14–18 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
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Your best months: March – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in El Paso
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October and April bring similar holiday weather to El Paso (score 97 and 100). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 97 | 100better |
| Day high | 26° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 20 mm | 4 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
El Paso month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
74January14° · 7 h
In January, El Paso is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in January93February18° · 8 h
In February, El Paso is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in February99March22° · 9 h
In March, El Paso is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in March100April26° · 10 h
In April, El Paso is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in April74May31° · 11 h
In May, El Paso is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in May50June36° · 11 h
In June, El Paso is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in June48July35° · 10 h
In July, El Paso is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in July53August34° · 9 h
In August, El Paso is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in August73September31° · 9 h
In September, El Paso is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in September97October26° · 8 h
In October, El Paso is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in October93November19° · 7 h
In November, El Paso is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in El Paso.
El Paso in November73December14° · 7 h
In December, El Paso is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in El Paso.
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El Paso vs. Albuquerque
In October the holiday weather in El Paso and Albuquerque is about equally good (score 97 vs. 94). During the day Albuquerque is 4 °C cooler than El Paso.
| in October | El Paso | Albuquerque |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 97 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, El Paso ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2El PasoThis page26°97
- 3Sedona23°97
- 4Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 5Moab21°95
- 6Albuquerque22°94
- 7Flagstaff (Grand Canyon)18°93
- 8Santa Fe17°92
Planning a trip to El Paso
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El Paso in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
El Paso has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 51).
- 100
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,300 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about El Paso
When is the best time to visit El Paso?
The best time to visit El Paso is from February to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in El Paso?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in El Paso?
The wettest month is August with 28 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does El Paso get?
El Paso gets around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is El Paso in?
El Paso uses the time zone America/Denver: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to El Paso?
A nonstop flight from London to El Paso takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,300 km.
Which school holidays are best for El Paso?
El Paso has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 100, May half-term 69, Summer holidays 51, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 74.
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