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January Packing List for El Paso — What to Wear & Bring
For El Paso in January, pack for extreme diurnal temperature shifts. With lows at 32°F and sunny highs of 57°F, you need a heavy coat for mornings and breathable layers for the relentless high-altitude sun.
Averages 3257°F, ~3 days of rain
Edited by ForecastStyle·Last updated April 17, 2026
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Clothing
Footwear
Accessories
Shop picks for El Paso in January
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Outerwear
Oatmeal Long Knit Duster Cardigan
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Outerwear
The Fireside Plaid Blazer in Green
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Footwear
Cream Waterproof Hot-City Slip-Ons
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Footwear
Olive Quick-Dry Tropical Rain Sneakers
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Tops
Hot Pink Ultralight Crew Tee
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Tops
Sage Green Quick-Dry Scoop Tank
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Local tips for El Paso in January
San Jacinto Plaza is a January highlight, but the open layout means you'll feel every bit of the 32°F evening chill.
If hiking the Franklin Mountains in January, start late morning to allow the 57°F sun to warm the trails.
El Paso's air is exceptionally dry in winter; keep a bottle of lotion in your bag to combat desert skin dehydration.
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