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Portugal Lisbon Mission

LanguagePortuguese
Local time—
Mission leadersAaron and Genevieve Blackwelder
Nearest templeLisbon Portugal TempleIn or near Lisbon
Climate46–86°F / 8–30°C
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The Portugal Lisbon Mission is one of 2 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Portugal, centered on Lisbon. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.

At a glance

  • Organized19 Nov 1974
  • Mission leadersAaron and Genevieve Blackwelder began serving around July 2024, according to the Church Newsroom.
  • LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Portuguese; your call letter tells you your exact language.
  • Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Lisbon Portugal Temple, in the mission area.
  • WeatherNear Lisbon, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 86°F / 30°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 46°F / 8°C), with roughly 670 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are January, March, October and November.
  • The Church herePortugal has about 50,341 Church members.

This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.

Mission office

Address & phone
Office address
Apartado 40054, 1500 Lisbon, Portugal

Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026

We haven’t verified the mission’s phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.

Mission leaders

Who leads the mission

Aaron and Genevieve Blackwelder

Serving since July 2024 · new leaders expected July 2027

Source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026

Letters & packages

How to send letters & packages

Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and handling fees.

  • Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); letters and packages are optional extras.
  • Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
  • Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.

Letters & packages guide →

Weather & climate

Seasons, rain & live weather
Live weather loads here.

Profile: temperate · about 670 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Mar, Oct, Nov.

Monthly averages
Avg highAvg lowRain
Jan59°F / 15°C46°F / 8°C70 mm
Feb62°F / 16°C47°F / 9°C49 mm
Mar64°F / 18°C49°F / 9°C76 mm
Apr68°F / 20°C52°F / 11°C68 mm
May75°F / 24°C57°F / 14°C38 mm
Jun79°F / 26°C61°F / 16°C19 mm
Jul85°F / 29°C64°F / 18°C3 mm
Aug86°F / 30°C64°F / 18°C2 mm
Sep81°F / 27°C63°F / 17°C27 mm
Oct75°F / 24°C59°F / 15°C73 mm
Nov64°F / 18°C52°F / 11°C74 mm
Dec60°F / 16°C48°F / 9°C77 mm

Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.

Language

What you’ll speak

Portuguese

Portuguese has nasal vowels (ão, em, im) and many vowel sounds. Brazilian Portuguese is more open and sing-song; European/African Portuguese swallows unstressed vowels. "Você" is the common "you" in Brazil; "o senhor / a senhora" is respectful.

Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.

Nearby temples

Closest temples & distances
Lisbon Portugal Temple
Lisbon Portugal Temple · Photo: Xordamasio · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

The Church in Portugal

Members & congregations
Church Membership
50,341
Congregations
64 (47 Wards, 17 Branches)
Number of Missions
2
Operating Temples
1

Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026

Practical

Time zone, currency, calling code
Time zone
Europe/Lisbon
Currency
EUR
Country code
+351
U.S. travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
Organized
19 Nov 1974

Culture & food

Customs & local food
  • European Portuguese sounds different from Brazilian—listen carefully.
  • Courtesy and formality are valued.

Foods: Pastéis de nata, Bacalhau, Caldo verde, Francesinha (Porto)

Family groups

Connect with other families

As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.

Common questions

Quick answers

Who is the mission president of the Portugal Lisbon Mission?

The mission leaders are Aaron and Genevieve Blackwelder, who began serving around July 2024, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2027.

What is the Portugal Lisbon Mission office address?

An unofficial directory lists the office at Apartado 40054, 1500 Lisbon, Portugal. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.

How do I send a package to a missionary in the Portugal Lisbon Mission?

Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and handling fees. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.

What language do missionaries speak in the Portugal Lisbon Mission?

Most missionaries here serve in Portuguese. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.

What is the weather like in the Portugal Lisbon Mission?

Near Lisbon, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 86°F / 30°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 46°F / 8°C), with roughly 670 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are January, March, October and November. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.

What temples are near the Portugal Lisbon Mission?

Operating temples nearby include Lisbon Portugal Temple and Madrid Spain Temple (about 503 km).

When was the Portugal Lisbon Mission organized?

The mission was organized on 19 Nov 1974.

Other missions in Portugal

Other missions nearby

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