• Average temperatures: highs near 68F, lows near 42F (approximate 1991-2020 normals, El Paso airport)
• Rain: near half an inch across about 2 days; mostly sunny and dry
• Daylight: clocks fell back Sunday, November 1; sunset is near 5:10 p.m. Mountain time
• Crowd level: Medium, rising to High on Thanksgiving week and parade morning
• Hotel pressure: highest around Thanksgiving and the Sun Bowl Parade on November 26
• Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2026

Midday layers: short sleeves or a light shirt for afternoons in the 60s and low 70s, plus a light jacket.

A warmer coat for evenings and early mornings, when temperatures often drop into the 30s late in November.

Sunglasses, sunscreen and a water bottle: the sun stays strong at about 3,700 feet and the air is dry.

Sturdy closed-toe shoes with grip for Franklin Mountains trails and Hueco Tanks rock.

Lip balm and moisturizer: dry desert air chaps skin fast, even on mild days.

Dates as of 2026-11-14; confirm with the organizer.

1. UTEP Miners Womens Basketball vs Alabama State Saturday, November 14, 1:00 PM local (2026-11-14T20:00:00.000Z) · GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center Sports at the Don Haskins Center; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
2. Grupo Duelo - GRAVEDAD TOUR 2026 Friday, November 14, 8:00 PM local (2026-11-15T03:00:00.000Z) · El Paso County Coliseum Music at the Coliseum; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
3. UTEP Miners Mens Basketball vs Florida A&M Sunday, November 15, 6:00 PM local (2026-11-16T01:00:00.000Z) · GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center Sports at the Don Haskins Center; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
4. John Mulaney: Mister Whatever Thursday, November 19, 7:30 PM local (2026-11-20T02:30:00.000Z) · Abraham Chavez Theatre Comedy at the Abraham Chavez Theatre; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
5. Bluey's Big Play Tuesday, November 24, 6:00 PM local (2026-11-25T01:00:00.000Z) · Abraham Chavez Theatre Family show at the Abraham Chavez Theatre; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
6. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Wednesday, November 25, 7:30 PM local (2026-11-26T02:30:00.000Z) · The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center Music at the Plaza Theatre; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.

Recurring seasonal events and holidays. Dates move year to year, confirm with the organizer.

• Grupo Duelo and Banda Corona del Rey Saturday, November 14, at the El Paso County Coliseum and the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Regional Mexican music opens the month with a big weekend night.
• Dia de los Muertos in downtown El Paso Altars, art and community events run through November in downtown El Paso; pair with a downtown stroll and dinner.
• John Mulaney Thursday, November 19, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The biggest comedy night of the month, so book ahead.
• Sun Bowl Art Exhibit Opened November 5 at the International Museum of Art. A long-running local art show; confirm hours and closing date before going.
• 90th Annual Sun Bowl Parade Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving morning, along Montana Avenue. A free El Paso tradition, historically starting at 10 a.m. Arrive early for a spot.

November runs Medium overall. Pleasant weather plus the holiday brings visitors, and downtown hotels fill over Thanksgiving week. Calmest: Tuesday through Thursday in the first three weeks. Busiest: Thanksgiving morning downtown and the Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving for traffic, shopping and border crossings. Book ahead: Hueco Tanks reservations, which sell out on cool-season weekends, Thanksgiving dinner, and any downtown stay that includes parade morning.

Daylight saving ended on Sunday, November 1, so sunset comes near 5:10 p.m. Plan Scenic Drive and overlook stops for late afternoon.

Hiking season is in full swing: Franklin Mountains trails are comfortable at midday and cold at sunrise, with a first freeze possible late in the month.

Monsoon flooding risk is over for the year; dry arroyos and low crossings are no longer a driving concern.

Holiday programming starts to appear in late November, building toward the Sun Bowl game on December 31.

Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26 brings parade street closures downtown from early morning and reduced hours at some attractions.

Hike Franklin Mountains State Park at midday, then take Scenic Drive to the overlook.

Day-trip to White Sands National Park for sunset on the dunes; bring a jacket for the cold drop after dark.

Walk the Mission Trail through Ysleta, Socorro and San Elizario in comfortable weather.

Explore downtown: San Jacinto Plaza, the Plaza Theatre and the El Paso Museum of Art.

Reserve Hueco Tanks State Park for rock art and bouldering in cool temperatures.

Full El Paso visitor guide

Day 1: Downtown museums and the arts district on foot, San Jacinto Plaza and the Plaza Theatre area, then sunset from the Scenic Drive overlook.

Day 2: Morning hike in Franklin Mountains State Park, an afternoon stop on the Mission Trail, and dinner downtown.

Downtown and the arts district walk well, and the streetcar links downtown with Uptown and the UTEP area. Beyond the core you need wheels: the Franklin Mountains, Hueco Tanks, White Sands and the Mission Trail do not connect by visitor-friendly transit, so rent a car or plan rideshares. Expect extra traffic near downtown on parade morning and at the border crossings over the holiday weekend.