Today's Weather: Rain Forecast in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru

Midday and Afternoon Rain Forecast

Kuala Lumpur is forecast to be sunny at 06:00, with a temperature of 26 °C. At 12:00, the forecast shows a chance of rain as high as 90 percent in the city, with the temperature rising to 32 °C at that time.

In Johor Bahru, the weather is forecast to be sunny at 09:00. The next forecast, for 15:00, shows a 90 percent chance of rain, with the temperature reaching 32 °C at that time. Residents with outdoor activities planned during those times in both cities are advised to bring umbrellas in preparation for the forecast rain.

Air Quality and Heat Risk Today

Air quality today is categorized as moderately polluted in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, while Penang records light pollution and Kota Kinabalu has good air quality. The Heat Index (WBGT) is in the severe-caution category in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, compared with the caution category recorded in Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Mosquito activity in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru is at the caution level, and the use of mosquito repellent lotion is recommended. Penang and Kota Kinabalu, meanwhile, record strong mosquito activity, so full protection is recommended for residents in those areas.

Temperatures and Rain in Penang and Kota Kinabalu

Penang is expected to record temperatures between 25 °C and 31 °C today, with sunny weather turning occasionally rainy and a 50 percent chance of rain.

Kota Kinabalu is also expected to record temperatures between 25 °C and 31 °C, with a similar weather pattern—sunny weather turning occasionally rainy—but with a higher 60 percent chance of rain.

The driving index for Penang is in the excellent category, while Kota Kinabalu is in the good category today.