Hot tub weather: is it a good time for a soak?

Rates an outdoor spa or hot tub from 6am to 9pm, evenings included. GoDay finds the best 2 hours of each day, weighing warmth first, then wind chill and rain.

What it weighs, most important first

  1. Air temperature
  2. Feels-like temperature
  3. Wind
  4. Rain

Also on the page, but not in the score: UV, daylight.

What holds the score down

A thunderstorm holds the score at 2: get out of the water when there is lightning. Air under 10°C (50°F) holds it at 2, under 14°C (57°F) at 4, and under 18°C (64°F) at 6.

Questions

What is the best weather for a hot tub?

Warm, still and dry: 22°C (72°F) or more with little wind. Plenty of people love a spa on a cold night, but GoDay rates the weather for sitting out in, so cold nights score lower.

Does wind matter in a spa?

Yes. Wind strips heat off your head and shoulders, so a breezy 18°C feels far colder than a still one. Past 35 km/h (22 mph) GoDay rates it windy.

Is it safe in a storm?

No. Water and lightning don't mix, so any thunderstorm drops the score to 2.

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