Northeast Monsoon to March 2027: What to Check When Viewing in the Rainy Season
MetMalaysia expected the northeast monsoon to run from 27 October to March 2027, with three to five episodes of continuous heavy rain between November and January. The rainy season is a good time to check drainage, ponding and leaks; agents should help clients judge flood risk with records rather than impressions.
The official forecast
NST reported on 23 October 2026 that MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the northeast monsoon was expected to begin on 27 October and last until March next year, with three to five episodes of continuous heavy rain between November and January that could cause floods in low-lying and riverside areas; rainfall eases from January to March. Forecasts and warnings are on the MetMalaysia website, the myCuaca app and social media.
Agent insight: viewing after rain is most useful
This is agent analysis. Where safe, schedule viewings a day or two after heavy rain: check whether roads and car parks pond, drains are blocked, and walls or ceilings show water marks, and whether window frames and balconies leak. Ask owners or management for past flood records, insurance claims and repair receipts. Do not take clients into areas that may flood during a warning.
Documents and insurance
Remind buyers to confirm with insurers whether home cover includes flood, plus excess and limits; insurance required for a bank loan is not necessarily adequate cover. Investors should budget for repairs and vacancy. Policy terms prevail.
What to watch next
From November to January, follow MetMalaysia's area-specific heavy rain and flood warnings, and note actual ponding in areas your clients are considering for later comparison.
FAQ
Is the rainy season a bad time to buy?
Not necessarily. The rainy season can reveal drainage and leak problems that help the decision.
How can I find out if an area has flooded before?
Ask owners, management and neighbours, review insurance claims and repair records, and follow MetMalaysia and local authority warnings.
An agent’s follow-up message
MetMalaysia expects several spells of continuous heavy rain from November to January. If convenient, we can view after rain to check ponding, drainage and leaks, and I will ask the owner for past repair and insurance records. Which day suits you?