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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mason City, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mason City weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mason City are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mason City January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 21mm 5.7hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Mason City during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mason City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Mason City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mason City with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mason City February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 22mm 6.9hrs 11.5hrs

February in Mason City is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mason City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Mason City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mason City with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Mason City March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 50mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Mason City is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mason City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Mason City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mason City with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Mason City April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 78mm 8.4hrs 14.4hrs

Mason City's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mason City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Mason City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mason City with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Mason City May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 103mm 9.7hrs 15.7hrs

May is a damp month in Mason City and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mason City.

May is in the spring in Mason City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mason City with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Mason City June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 119mm 10.9hrs 10.5hrs

June in Mason City is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mason City.

June is in the summer in Mason City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mason City with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Mason City July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 110mm 11.3hrs 11.5hrs

July in Mason City is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mason City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Mason City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mason City with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Mason City August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 98mm 10hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Mason City is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mason City, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Mason City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mason City with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Mason City September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 85mm 8.3hrs 14.4hrs

Mason City's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mason City, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Mason City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mason City with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Mason City October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 57mm 7hrs 15.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Mason City and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mason City, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Mason City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mason City with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Mason City November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 39mm 4.7hrs 10.5hrs

Mason City's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mason City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Mason City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mason City with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Mason City December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 28mm 4.4hrs 11.5hrs

December in Mason City is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mason City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Mason City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mason City with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Mason City weather stats

Mason City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.5°C 83.3°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January -5.3°C 22.5°F
Wettest month: June 119mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: August 18.6°C 65.5°F
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