Mason City in October

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
8Rainy days (68 mm)
10:47 hDaylight
07:34Sunrise · 18:21 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-4° -12° J -1° -10° F 6° -3° M 15° 3° A 21° 10° M 26° 16° J 27° 18° J 26° 16° A 23° 12° S 16° 5° O 7° -2° N -1° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -4°C-12°C29 mm 7– – 4.2
February -1°C-10°C32 mm 6– – 4.3
March 6°C-3°C61 mm 8– – 5.1
April 15°C3°C101 mm 11– – 6.3
May 21°C10°C130 mm 14– – 6.9
June 26°C16°C137 mm 12– – 7.2
July 27°C18°C102 mm 10– – 7.7
August 26°C16°C100 mm 10– – 7.6
September 23°C12°C90 mm 9– – 7.9
October 16°C5°C68 mm 8– – 7.0
November 7°C-2°C49 mm 7– – 5.4
December -1°C-9°C37 mm 7– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mason City in October?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Mason City?

The best months are September, July, August.