Today, 31 October: Afternoon rain in Kuala Lumpur, 32°C

Kuala Lumpur: afternoon rain expected; bring an umbrella

Kuala Lumpur is forecast to be sunny before rain on Saturday, 31 October, with a 60% chance of rain. At midday, skies are expected to be cloudy, with a 90% chance of rain. Rain is expected in the afternoon as a low-pressure system is forecast to move eastward from late morning through the afternoon. It would be a good idea to bring an umbrella when going out in the afternoon.

Johor Bahru is forecast to be sunny with occasional rain and a 50% chance of rain. Rain is expected in the afternoon, while skies will be clear at night. It would be a good idea to bring an umbrella for afternoon errands.

Kuala Lumpur's high is forecast to be 32°C, the same as yesterday. Johor Bahru is forecast to reach 31°C, also unchanged from yesterday.

Kota Kinabalu: rain from late morning through the afternoon

Kota Kinabalu is forecast to have rain with occasional breaks on 31 October, with an 80% chance of rain. The morning will be cloudy. Rain is expected late in the morning, at midday and in the afternoon, as a low-pressure system is forecast to be near Kota Kinabalu from late morning through the afternoon. It would be a good idea to bring an umbrella or raincoat.

Penang is forecast to be sunny with occasional rain and a 60% chance of rain. The morning will be cloudy, skies will be cloudy at midday with a 90% chance of rain, and the afternoon will be sunny. It would be a good idea to bring a small umbrella for midday.

Kota Kinabalu's high is forecast to be 30°C, the same as yesterday. Penang is forecast to reach 31°C, also unchanged from yesterday.

Heat and mosquitoes: protect yourself in Johor Bahru

The heat stress index (WBGT) is at the high-caution level in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru today, and at the caution level in Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Mosquito activity is expected to be high in Johor Bahru, Penang and Kota Kinabalu, so full protection against mosquito bites is advisable. In Kuala Lumpur, it would be a good idea to have mosquito repellent on hand.

Air quality in Kuala Lumpur is forecast to be good in the morning, at midday and in the afternoon, but moderately polluted at night.