Brazil Rio de Janeiro South Mission
Mission leaders
Rodnei J. Cindy Paz
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · 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
Brazil's customs taxes on international packages are high and delays long; many families avoid packages or send only small items after asking the mission office.
- 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: temperate · about 846 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Mar.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 133 mm |
| Feb | 86°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 117 mm |
| Mar | 85°F / 29°C | 74°F / 23°C | 133 mm |
| Apr | 82°F / 28°C | 71°F / 22°C | 78 mm |
| May | 79°F / 26°C | 67°F / 20°C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 77°F / 25°C | 65°F / 18°C | 37 mm |
| Jul | 76°F / 25°C | 64°F / 18°C | 38 mm |
| Aug | 77°F / 25°C | 64°F / 18°C | 61 mm |
| Sep | 80°F / 26°C | 67°F / 19°C | 54 mm |
| Oct | 80°F / 27°C | 69°F / 21°C | 86 mm |
| Nov | 81°F / 27°C | 70°F / 21°C | 128 mm |
| Dec | 84°F / 29°C | 72°F / 22°C | 133 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
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
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple — Operating (8 May 2022) · ~0 km
- Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple — Operating (16 August 2026) · ~341 km
- Santos Brazil Temple — Under construction (1 August 2026) · ~342 km
- São Paulo Brazil Temple — Operating (30 October 1978) · ~360 km
The Church in Brazil
- Official Languages
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Church Membership
- 1,573,360
- Congregations
- 2,008 (1,650 Wards, 358 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 37
- Operating Temples
- 11
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Currency
- BRL
- Country code
- +55
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 28 June 2018
Culture & food
- Brazilians are warm and physical: hugs and cheek kisses are common.
- Use first names and smile a lot.
- "Tudo bem?" is the go-to greeting.
Foods: Feijoada, Arroz e feijão, Pão de queijo, Açaí, Brigadeiros
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources