Today, 7 November: Rain in Kuala Lumpur; bring an umbrella this afternoon

Kuala Lumpur: 80% chance of rain and a maximum temperature of 32°C

Rain is expected in Kuala Lumpur on 7 November, with an 80% chance of rain. Rain is expected early in the morning, while skies are forecast to be clear in the late morning. Rain is expected again at midday, in the afternoon and at night, so it would be a good idea to bring an umbrella if going out at those times. If roads are wet, travel should be undertaken with extra care.

The maximum temperature is forecast to reach 32°C, the same as yesterday. Daily air quality is at the slightly polluted level, while readings from morning through night are at the good level.

Penang: clear at first, then rain in the afternoon

Penang is forecast to be clear before rain, with a 60% daily chance of rain. Skies are forecast to be clear in the late morning and at midday, while rain is expected in the afternoon and at night. Johor Bahru is also forecast to be clear in the late morning and at midday, with rain in the afternoon and clear skies at night. The afternoon rain in Johor Bahru is associated with a low-pressure trough forecast to move northwest from late morning through the afternoon. It would be a good idea to bring an umbrella if going out in the afternoon in either city.

The maximum temperature is forecast to reach 31°C in both Penang and Johor Bahru, the same as yesterday. At night, temperatures are forecast to be 27°C in Penang and 26°C in Johor Bahru.

Kota Kinabalu: afternoon rain and active mosquitoes

Kota Kinabalu is forecast to be clear with occasional rain, with a 50% daily chance of rain. Skies are forecast to be clear in the late morning and cloudy at midday, while rain is expected in the afternoon. It would be a good idea to bring an umbrella for outings in the afternoon.

The maximum temperature is forecast to reach 32°C, the same as yesterday. Air quality is at the excellent level from late morning through night. Mosquito activity is expected to be high in Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru, so it would be a good idea to use full protection.