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Guatemala Guatemala City Mission
!Updated Oct 2026
About this mission
The Guatemala Guatemala City Mission is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala; other cities in its approximate area include San Pedro Ayampuc, Barberena and Jalpatagua. Well-known places in the area include Chingo, Laguna de Ayarza and Volcán Jumaytepeque. Missionaries usually teach in Spanish. In Guatemala City, April is usually the warmest month (highs near 78°F) and January the coolest (lows near 48°F).
The Guatemala Guatemala City Mission is one of 7 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala, centered on Guatemala City. Below you’ll find tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- Mission leadersGerman and Alejandra de Laboriel began serving around July 2026, according to the Church Newsroom.
- LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Spanish; your call letter tells you your exact language.
- Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Guatemala City Guatemala Temple, about 4 mi (7 km) from Guatemala City.
- WeatherNear Guatemala City, the warmest month is usually April (average high about 78°F / 26°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 48°F / 9°C), with roughly 1,470 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June, July, August and September.
- The Church hereGuatemala has about 297,143 Church members.
This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.
Guatemala Guatemala City Mission address
Address & phone
- Office address
- Your call packet has the current office address.
We haven’t verified the mission’s phone yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.
Mission leaders · 2026
Who leads the mission
German and Alejandra de Laboriel
Serving since July 2026 · new leaders expected July 2029
Source: Church Newsroom 2026 as of October 8, 2026 · Report an update
Letters & packages
How to send letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the letter options in the call packet (the pouch only if your packet lists one); declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day, usually once a week: their 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.
General guidance as of October 8, 2026 · Report an update
Weather & what to pack
Seasons, rain & packing tips
Profile: high-altitude · about 1470 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F / 21°C | 48°F / 9°C | 21 mm |
| Feb | 73°F / 23°C | 48°F / 9°C | 15 mm |
| Mar | 76°F / 25°C | 50°F / 10°C | 19 mm |
| Apr | 78°F / 26°C | 52°F / 11°C | 40 mm |
| May | 77°F / 25°C | 54°F / 12°C | 146 mm |
| Jun | 73°F / 23°C | 55°F / 13°C | 302 mm |
| Jul | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 228 mm |
| Aug | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 256 mm |
| Sep | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 267 mm |
| Oct | 71°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 193 mm |
| Nov | 69°F / 20°C | 52°F / 11°C | 88 mm |
| Dec | 68°F / 20°C | 49°F / 10°C | 27 mm |
What to pack
- A sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
- Sun protection and layers: days and nights at altitude can feel very different.
- A waterproof shoulder bag in a plain color. Backpacks aren’t allowed.
- Towels: the MTC doesn’t provide them.
- Prescriptions for 3 months, in the original bottles. Family can’t mail medicine.
- Your call packet’s clothing list is always the final word.
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
Spanish
Spanish is phonetic: vowels are always a (ah), e (eh), i (ee), o (oh), u (oo). Stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable unless an accent mark says otherwise. Use "usted" (formal you) with adults until invited to use "tú".
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
Closest temples & distances
- Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple — Dedication scheduled (11 October 2026) · about 3 mi (5 km) from Guatemala City
- Guatemala City Guatemala Temple — Operating (14 December 1984) · about 4 mi (7 km) from Guatemala City
- Cobán Guatemala Temple — Operating (9 June 2024) · about 57 mi (92 km) from Guatemala City
- Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple — Operating (11 December 2011) · about 70 mi (113 km) from Guatemala City
The Church in Guatemala
Members & congregations
- Church Membership
- 297,143
- Congregations
- 441 (296 Wards, 145 Branches)
- Operating Temples
- 3
- Missions
- 7
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
Time zone, currency, calling code
- Time zone
- America/Guatemala
- Currency
- GTQ
- Country code
- +502
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
Customs & local food
- Greet with "Buenos días/tardes"; be formal with elders.
- Respect Maya traditions and dress.
- Many homes have dirt or tile floors—be humble and gracious.
Foods: Pepián, Tamales and chuchitos, Black beans and tortillas, Atol (warm corn drink)
Mission moms & families
Most groups are private. Tap Join and answer the group’s questions. These groups are run by families, not the Church or GotMyCall.
Common questions
Quick answers
Who are the mission leaders of the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission?
The mission leaders are German and Alejandra de Laboriel, who began serving around July 2026, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2029.
What is the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission address?
Your call packet has the current office address. We don’t show one here because we couldn’t confirm it.
Where is the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission? Is there a map?
The Guatemala Guatemala City Mission is centered on Guatemala City, Guatemala. The map at the top of this page shows an approximate area, not official mission boundaries; your mission office can tell you exactly where you’ll serve.
How do I send a package to a missionary in the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission?
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the letter options in the call packet (the pouch only if your packet lists one); declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.
What language do missionaries speak in the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission?
Most missionaries here serve in Spanish. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.
What is the weather like in the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission, and what should I pack?
Near Guatemala City, the warmest month is usually April (average high about 78°F / 26°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 48°F / 9°C), with roughly 1,470 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June, July, August and September. A sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings. Sun protection and layers: days and nights at altitude can feel very different. A waterproof shoulder bag in a plain color. Backpacks aren’t allowed. Towels: the MTC doesn’t provide them. Prescriptions for 3 months, in the original bottles. Family can’t mail medicine. Your call packet’s clothing list is always the final word.
What temples are near the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission?
Operating temples nearby include Guatemala City Guatemala Temple (about 7 km), Cobán Guatemala Temple (about 92 km) and Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple (about 113 km).
Other missions in Guatemala
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources