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April 28, 2026
INETER predicts rains and intense heat this week due to the start of winter in Nicaragua
INETER reported that Nicaragua is entering a transition towards the rainy season, with light to moderate rains in the Caribbean and intense heat in the Pacific. Thermal sensations could reach up to 37 degrees in various areas of the country.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's rainy season is beginning gradually, marked by low-pressure systems.
- The Caribbean coast will experience light to moderate rains, particularly in coastal areas.
- Intense heat will persist, with thermal sensations reaching up to 37°C in western and Pacific regions.
- Weakened winds are contributing to the elevated thermal sensations.
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated in the northern and Pacific regions, Ometepe Island, and Rivas.
- Winds will be weak to moderate (10-30 km/h), with waves up to 1.5 meters along both coastlines.