Visiting Nicaragua in April

[FemaleDuck]

I'm looking for any info on the rainy season in Ometepe prior to booking my trip for April. I've read that farmers are burning their fields around this time of year also. So any information on the possibility of heavy rains or smokey air conditions nearing the end of April would be much appreciated. Thank you
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[Joshua Berman]

Rain usually not till June. March – May is the hottest, driest, dustiest, and yes sometimes smokiest time of year. The farther north and higher up you go, you'll find cooler, greener pockets, but in lowlands, the forecast for April is hot and dry. Drink water, wear a hat, enjoy.

[kevins]

Ometepe is usually (although not always) blessed with winds that help somewhat with the heat. For the smoke they would generally help, unless you are directly downwind of the fire.

I am on Ometepe now (arrived two weeks ago). The winds have been frequent and strong (strongest in 5 years apparently), and temps have ranged from 75 to 80 according to my pocket compass/thermometer. Just a couple short, light rain showers. Quite comfortable, at least if you are in the shade and/or avoiding physical exertion. And I haven't seen any fires here yet, aside from families burning their tiny bit of paper waste every day or two.

[erik nelson]

Kevins' posting reminds me of when my son and I were hiking on a country trail near Altagracia.  We heard an explosion and my son felt a sharp pain, and his leg was wet.  I thought someone had shot at us with some kind of popgun.  It turned out the cigarette lighter had exploded in his pocket. The temperature was in the low 30s, but we were in direct sunshine.
A pocket thermometer with compass costs just a few bucks and will pay for itself everywhere you go.

[casamb]

I know this reply is a little late, but hopefully this can help...i was on Ometepe early May of 2008...the weather was lovely!...i was at Hacienda Merida for 3 days...the breeze from the lake was constant but not too windy...Maderas was shrouded in her typical veil of mist...it sprinkled a bit one morning as I hiked the San Ramon waterfall which made the trail a little slick and so much more fun!...i got back with my legs covered in mud and immediatley jumped into the lake, clothes and all!...there was a little burning i saw my whole trip but not much...but i was not in the north or northwest...Granada was HOT!...not too oppressive but try to stay somewhere with a pool if you plan to spend any time there...i experienced rolling blackouts which means i couldn't always take a shower...no big deal but the pool is great way to cool off!!  have a great trip!