Basics

The Basics

Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from March to November).
Money: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from March to November).

Currency Exchange Rates

Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.

Climate: New York has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, moist summers. The city's coastal location ensures that winters are not as cold as inland cities on the same latitude, and daytime temperatures generally stay above freezing point. Snow is common in winter, but the amount varies, and winter rain is common. Spring in New York is pleasantly warm, and the weather heats up to temperatures of around 80°F to 90°F (25-30°C) by mid-May. Summers are generally swelteringly hot and humid. The best time to travel to New York is in autumn, when temperatures are mild, days are sunny and humidity not too high.