Mason City weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

Is Mason City a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Mason City typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Mason City in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 280 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Mason City.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mason City climate page with graphs.

 

Mason City, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Albert Lea, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Mason City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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