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HangWashing turns local sunshine, humidity, temperature, wind and rain risk into one clear drying score—plus the best time to put a load outside.

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YOUR OUTDOOR DRYING GUIDE

More than a weather forecast

Whether washing dries well outside depends on the way temperature, humidity, sunshine, wind and rain interact throughout the day. HangWashing combines those changing conditions into a practical local drying score, an estimated drying time and the most useful window for putting a load outside.

How our drying score worksSee how weather becomes practical washing guidance.How long will washing take to dry?Understand the biggest influences on outdoor drying time.Will washing dry outside in winter?Why cold-weather drying can still work.Humidity and drying clothesLearn why a warm day is not always a fast-drying day.

Outdoor drying questions

What is good weather for drying washing outside?

Low humidity, useful sunshine, mild or warm temperatures, a steady breeze and little rain risk normally create the best conditions. HangWashing assesses these factors together for each forecast hour.

Can clothes dry when it is cloudy?

Yes. Direct sunshine helps, but washing can still dry in cloudy conditions when the air is reasonably dry and moving. Humidity and wind can matter as much as the weather symbol.

Why does washing sometimes stay damp on a warm day?

Warm air can hold more moisture, but when humidity is already high it has less capacity to take water from fabric. A warm, still and humid day may therefore dry washing slowly.