health
May 5, 2026
A few days before winter begins, INETER warns of extreme heat
In May, most Nicaraguans usually await the start of the rainy season, but authorities announce extreme heat.
TL;DR
- INETER warns of an extremely hot week across Nicaragua.
- Western regions (León, Chinandega) will experience the highest temperatures, potentially reaching 38°C.
- Managua, Rivas, and the 'Meseta de los pueblos' will see temperatures between 31°C and 35°C.
- Central regions will be cooler, with temperatures between 28°C and 34°C.
- Some areas may feel as hot as 39°C due to thermal sensation.
- Recommendations include hydration, wearing light clothing, using sunscreen, and avoiding sun exposure.
- Weak winds will contribute to the hot and muggy weather.
- Rainfall will be weak or moderate, mainly on the North Caribbean Coast, South Caribbean Coast, and near the Honduran border.
- The rainy season has not yet started, typically beginning in early May.