Clear skies for most states throughout Aidilfitri

16 Mar 2026, 11:08 AM
Clear skies for most states throughout Aidilfitri

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Most states in Malaysia will have clear skies throughout Aidilfitri, from Friday (March 20) to Sunday (March 22), said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Almost all areas will have sunny weather for March 20 morning, except for Perak and Tawau, Sabah, while in the afternoon and night, rain or thunderstorms are expected in several areas, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Johor and Pahang, along with Sabah's West Coast and Interior, as well as Sarawak's Kapit, Miri, and Limbang divisions.

On Saturday (March 21), rain is expected in Perak in the morning, while thunderstorms and rain are forecast in the afternoon for Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Sarawak (the Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, and Sri Aman divisions), Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, along with Johor and Tawau, Sabah, at night.

Thunderstorms and rain are forecast for Sunday afternoon for Sabah (West Coast and Sandakan) and Sarawak (Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, and Sri Aman divisions).

The department has forecast hot weather and a lack of rain in most areas of Peninsular Malaysia, especially in the northern region and interior, through the end of March.

Based on weather forecast model analysis, short thunderstorms may occur, especially in the west of the Peninsula, in the late afternoons and early evenings.

Those who are interested in obtaining the latest and accurate weather information can visit MetMalaysia’s website or its social media channels, and to download the myCuaca app.

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