Today's weather: Rain in Kuala Lumpur at 06:00, Penang at 15:00

Kuala Lumpur: Rain at 06:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Rain is forecast in Kuala Lumpur today, with occasional breaks, an 80% chance of rain and total rainfall of 32 mm. Temperatures will range from 25 °C to 32 °C. At 06:00, rain is forecast with a 90% chance and 1.0 mm of rainfall, while the temperature is 26 °C.

Rain is also forecast at 12:00, with a 90% chance and a temperature of 31 °C. At 15:00, 3.0 mm of rain is forecast, followed by 2.0 mm at 18:00, when the temperature will be 29 °C. At 21:00, it will be cloudy, with a temperature of 27 °C. An umbrella or raincoat is advisable for travel at these times.

Rain in Penang and Johor Bahru at 15:00

Rain is forecast in Penang, with occasional sunny spells, a 70% chance of rain and a total of 8 mm. Temperatures will range from 25 °C to 31 °C. It will be sunny at 12:00, with a temperature of 30 °C, followed by rain at 15:00, with a 90% chance and 1.0 mm of rainfall. A further 1.0 mm of rain is forecast at 21:00, with a 90% chance.

Johor Bahru is forecast to be sunny with occasional rain, with a 50% chance of rain and a total of 2 mm. At 15:00, rain is forecast with a 90% chance and 1.0 mm of rainfall. In Kota Kinabalu, it will be sunny before rain, with a 60% chance and a total of 2 mm. At 18:00, 1.0 mm of rain is forecast with a 90% chance, while the temperature is 28 °C.

Air quality, WBGT heat risk and mosquitoes in four cities

Daily air quality is lightly polluted in Kuala Lumpur and moderately polluted in Johor Bahru. Air quality is good in Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

The WBGT index (heat-stroke risk) is at a level requiring extreme caution in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, and at a caution level in Kota Kinabalu and Penang. The outdoor activity index indicates that conditions are less suitable in all four cities.

The mosquito index indicates strong mosquito activity in Kota Kinabalu and Penang, where full protection is recommended. Mosquito repellent is recommended in Kuala Lumpur, while mosquitoes may be present in Johor Bahru and preparations can be made if needed.