Spain Madrid East Mission
Mission leaders
Jason M. and Karen B. Mattingley
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and handling fees.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; 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.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter, hot-summer · about 502 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Mar, Oct.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F / 11°C | 35°F / 2°C | 40 mm |
| Feb | 58°F / 15°C | 38°F / 4°C | 26 mm |
| Mar | 62°F / 17°C | 42°F / 6°C | 70 mm |
| Apr | 68°F / 20°C | 47°F / 8°C | 57 mm |
| May | 78°F / 25°C | 54°F / 12°C | 35 mm |
| Jun | 88°F / 31°C | 63°F / 17°C | 15 mm |
| Jul | 96°F / 35°C | 70°F / 21°C | 4 mm |
| Aug | 95°F / 35°C | 70°F / 21°C | 10 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 61°F / 16°C | 37 mm |
| Oct | 73°F / 23°C | 53°F / 12°C | 59 mm |
| Nov | 60°F / 15°C | 44°F / 6°C | 53 mm |
| Dec | 54°F / 12°C | 38°F / 4°C | 48 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
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
- Madrid Spain Temple — Operating (19 March 1999) · ~0 km
- Porto Portugal Temple — Announced (6 April 2025) · ~421 km
- Lisbon Portugal Temple — Operating (15 September 2019) · ~503 km
- Barcelona Spain Temple — Under construction (19 September 2026) · ~504 km
The Church in Spain
- Official Languages
- Spanish (Spain)
- Church Membership
- 71,995
- Congregations
- 150 (95 Wards, 55 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 3
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR
- Country code
- +34
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
Culture & food
- Two cheek kisses are a common greeting.
- Late meals: lunch ~2 pm, dinner ~9–10 pm.
Foods: Paella, Tortilla española, Gazpacho, Churros
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources