The Southwest Monsoon is expected to begin on the 17th of May 2024 and will continue until September 2024. During the Southwest Monsoon, the wind usually blows consistently from the southwest with lower air humidity and more stable atmospheric conditions. This causes less rain cloud formation which leads to lower rainfall during the period. Accordingly, most places across the country will experience more days without rain than the number of rainy days.
However, heavy rain with strong winds and lightning due to the squall line phenomenon can still occur on the west coast of the peninsula, north of Sarawak and west of Sabah, especially in the early morning. A line of storms is a line of thunderstorms formed due to the concentration of winds and can last up to several hours.
During the Southwest Monsoon period, the phenomenon of haze can occur if open burning is not controlled, especially from July to September. Therefore, open burning should be avoided to reduce the effects of haze and environmental pollution. People are also advised to use water sparingly during this period.
The latest weather information can be obtained through the website, myCuaca mobile application, the Department’s official social media and the Malaysian Meteorological Department Hotline 1-300-22-1638 for any further questions.
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