Britt

City / town · Iowa

Britt

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Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportMCW · 24 mi
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Overview

Britt is a city in North Central Iowa, best known as the home of the Hobo Foundation.

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Best things about Britt

National Hobo Convention

Hobo Jungle Park and citywide. 2nd week of August annually. Week-long event sponsored by the Hobo Foundation, headquartered in Britt.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Ames)

Jan: 1.0 in rain1"Jan: high 28°F, low 10°F28°10°JanFeb: 1.2 in rain1.2"Feb: high 33°F, low 14°F33°14°FebMar: 2.2 in rain2.2"Mar: high 46°F, low 25°F46°25°MarApr: 3.8 in rain3.8"Apr: high 60°F, low 36°F60°36°AprMay: 5.3 in rain5.3"May: high 71°F, low 49°F71°49°MayJun: 5.4 in rain5.4"Jun: high 80°F, low 59°F80°59°JunJul: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jul: high 84°F, low 62°F84°62°JulAug: 4.7 in rain4.7"Aug: high 82°F, low 60°F82°60°AugSep: 3.8 in rain3.8"Sep: high 76°F, low 51°F76°51°SepOct: 2.7 in rain2.7"Oct: high 63°F, low 39°F63°39°OctNov: 2.0 in rain2"Nov: high 47°F, low 27°F47°27°NovDec: 1.5 in rain1.5"Dec: high 34°F, low 16°F34°16°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • MCW Mason City Municipal Airport, Mason City — 24 mi away. Directions
  • FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge — 42 mi away. Directions
  • DSM Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines — 108 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Food for you

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    See

    • Hobo Museum. World's only museum dedicated entirely to hobo culture.
    • Hobo Memorial, Evergreen Cemetery. A corner of the cemetery is dedicated to hobos.

    Do

    Do National Hobo Convention

    Hobo Jungle Park and citywide. 2nd week of August annually. Week-long event sponsored by the Hobo Foundation, headquartered in Britt.

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