Malaysia Weekly Weather Forecast: Rain to Increase Over the Weekend

Johor Bahru and Penang: Rain Chances Increase

Johor Bahru is expected to remain sunny, with a low chance of rain from 21 October (Wednesday) to 23 October (Friday), ranging from 10% to 20%. The chance is forecast to rise to moderate on 24 October (Saturday, 50%), high on 25 October (Sunday, 80%) and 27 October (Tuesday, 70%), with a moderate lull on 26 October (Monday, 60%). Penang is expected to be sunny only on 21 October (Wednesday, 20%), before facing a high chance of rain from 22 October (Thursday) to 25 October (Sunday), ranging from 70% to 90%. The chance is then forecast to ease to moderate on 26 October (Monday) and 27 October (Tuesday, 60%).

Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu: Differing Risks

Kuala Lumpur faces a moderate chance of rain from 21 October (Wednesday) to 24 October (Saturday), ranging from 50% to 60%. The chance is forecast to rise to high on 25 October (Sunday, 80%) and 26 October (Monday, 70%), before easing to moderate on 27 October (Tuesday, 60%). Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 31 to 33°C. Kota Kinabalu faces a high chance of rain from 21 October (Wednesday) to 25 October (Sunday), ranging from 70% to 80%, before the chance eases to moderate on 26 October (Monday, 50%) and 27 October (Tuesday, 60%). Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 30 to 32°C.

Rain Chances in Four Cities This Week

Overall, rain chances in all four cities are expected to increase toward the weekend before diverging again early next week. Penang and Kota Kinabalu have high chances from early in the week, while Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur are not expected to reach high chances until 25 October. Penang is forecast to have the highest chance on 25 October (90%), while Kota Kinabalu's chance peaks on 24 October (80%). Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur are also forecast to reach 80% on 25 October. On 26 and 27 October, rain chances are expected to ease to moderate or high levels across all four cities (50–70%).