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Travelers to Leszno, Poland, are subject to national travel advisories for Poland, which currently include updated information regarding the European Entry-Exit System (EES).

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Leszno month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Leszno are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 25–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and August the wettest (about 80 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January3.4-1.8473.4
February5.8-1.0485.1
March9.60.9377.2
April14.44.7389.3
May19.09.15711.2
June24.814.46712.4
July25.015.37511.7
August25.115.48010.8
September20.711.6548.9
October14.77.6616.0
November8.02.7403.9
December4.60.0442.8

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1393

    It was first mentioned in historical documents in 1393, when the estate was the property of a noble named Stefan Karnin-Wieniawa.

  2. First historical mention of Leszno · 1393

    The estate was first mentioned in historical documents in 1393 as the property of nobleman Stefan Karnin-Wieniawa.

  3. Granting of Magdeburg Law · 1547

    Leszno became a town by a privilege according to Magdeburg Law granted by King Sigismund I of Poland.

  4. Fire of Leszno · 1656

    The city was burnt down by Polish forces faithful to King John Cassimir Vasa during the Second Northern War.

  5. Annexation by Prussia · 1793

    Leszno was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia during the Second Partition of Poland.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Peter Lindbergh

    Fashion photographer born in Leszno, Poland on November 23, 1944.

Historical figures

  • Stanisław Leszczyński

    Polish king and magnate of the Leszczyński family under whose patronage Leszno flourished as an economic and cultural center.

  • Jan Amos Komenský (Comenius)

    Educator and last bishop of the Unity of the Brethren who headed Leszno's renowned Gymnasium in the 17th century.

  • Aleksander Józef Sułkowski

    Purchased the city of Leszno from King Stanislaus I Leszczynski in 1738.

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01 · Questions

Questions about Leszno

Frequent footsteps

Leszno is a historic city located in western Poland within the Greater Poland Voivodeship. Operating in the Europe/Warsaw timezone, this settlement functions as a major hub for industry, services, and tourism in south-western Greater Poland.

Rail and road rhythms

Daily movement relies heavily on strategic transit infrastructure situated about half the distance between Poznań and Wrocław. Travelers navigate via the S5 expressway bypassing the city to the west, utilizing exits 47, 46, and 45 for quick regional access. Railway journeys converge at the local station along the Poznań–Wrocław railway line, with additional tracks connecting from Głogów and Ostrów Wielkopolski.

Aviation horizons

Daily activity extends to the western edge of the city at the Leszno-Strzyżewice Airport, a grass airfield operating in Strzyżewice. While lacking regular airline service, the airfield functions as an important gliding site and hosts the annual Antidotum Airshow, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from various countries.

02 · Overview

Leszno, in brief

Leszno is a historic city situated in western Poland within the Greater Poland Voivodeship. Serving as the administrative seat of Leszno County, it functions as the largest urban center in south-western Greater Poland.

Geographic coordinates and transit lines

Positioned at latitude 51.84034 and longitude 16.57494, the municipality sits directly on a major highway and railway line. This transport corridor places the settlement at approximately half the distance between Poznań and Wrocław, establishing its role as an industrial, service, and tourism hub.

Magnate legacy and Baroque architecture

Historically, the locality operated as a residential center for prominent Polish magnate families, including the Sułkowski and Leszczyński households. Under the patronage of figures such as King Stanisław Leszczyński, the municipality expanded into a cultural and economic focal point of the province. This era of prosperity left behind numerous landmarks, with a strong concentration of Baroque period architecture.

Daily movement and contemporary culture

Daily movement through the city connects local commuters with regional transport networks while drawing visitors for notable events. Among these gatherings is an annual air show that regularly attracts tens of thousands of international attendees. Additionally, daily life in the municipality is closely tied to sports, as it hosts Unia Leszno, recognized as one of the nation's most accomplished motorcycle speedway clubs.

More details regarding the region's geography are maintained in the GeoNames record for Leszno, while comprehensive historical documentation is preserved via the Leszno entry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leszno

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01 · Q&A

Where is Leszno located and what are its coordinates?

Leszno is situated in Poland at geographic coordinates 51.8403, 16.5749, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Leszno?

Leszno has a recorded population of approximately 63,565 and observes the Europe/Warsaw time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Leszno?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Leszno include Polish, with PLN used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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