The climate in Mason City during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Mason City and is typically the 6th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.4°C 38.1°F |
| Average temperature | 9.8°C 49.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 57 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 14°C 57.1°F |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Windspeed | 18.7kph 12 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mason City in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |