When is the best day to hang washing outside in Wellington?
This week's answer
👕 Tomorrow, 11 Aug is the best day to hang washing in Wellington this week, scoring 100/100.
Wellington's washing week is a gift—pick Saturday the 15th for ideal calm conditions at 25° with barely a breath of wind. Every other day scores perfectly too, so you're genuinely spoilt; even Monday's coolest at 14° will dry clothes fine with near-zero rain risk across the board.
The week, scored for hang washing
Day by day
Tap any day for the factor breakdown — temperature, dryness, wind and sky, each scored out of 100.
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Local know-how
Fast, safe line-drying wants dry air, some breeze, and zero rain risk — the perfect drying day is warm, windy and clear.
- ◆A breezy 18° day dries laundry faster than a still 30° day — moving air is the real engine.
- ◆Hang early: most Highveld summer rain arrives mid-afternoon.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to hang washing outside in Wellington this week?
Tomorrow, 11 Aug is the best day to hang washing in Wellington this week, scoring 100/100.
Will washing dry on a cloudy day?
Yes — humidity and airflow matter more than sunshine. A dry, breezy overcast day dries clothes well; a humid still day does not.