Excellent choice — #5 of 31 Nylon ranks #5 of 31 fabrics for quick drying. It is one of the best fabrics for this. Ranked on low moisture regain, low weight, and packability — the inverse of absorbency. The top pick is Polypropylene.
Nylon measures 35/100 for breathability, 4% moisture regain, 45/100 warmth, at 130 gsm. Fast drying favours low moisture regain: at 4% Nylon sheds water quickly, and 130 gsm keeps it light.