Chilly Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago? What Airbnb Hosts Need to Know

Hello, fellow Airbnb enthusiasts!

This Memorial Day Weekend, Chicago’s weather is looking… meh.
Overcast skies and 50s are in the forecast, but don’t panic — savvy Airbnb hosts can turn this into an opportunity.

Here’s what’s happening:

📈 Google searches for “Chicago weather Memorial Day” and “Airbnb Chicago” are spiking at the same time. Travelers are watching the forecast and looking for last-minute options.

“Chicago weather Memorial Day” search volume for the United States May 1 - 20, 2025. Screenshot from Google Trends. Search volume has been trending upward sharply since around Saturday, May 17, 2025 (highlighted in yellow).

“Airbnb Chicago” search volume for the United States April 1 - May 20, 2025. Screenshot from Google Trends. Search volume has been trending upward since around Saturday, May 17, 2025 (highlighted in yellow).

What hosts should do:

• Update your listing title and description to highlight indoor comforts

• Feature amenities like Smart TVs, fireplaces, and board games

• List indoor attractions nearby (Field Museum, Art Institute, shopping, comedy clubs)

• Consider flexible check-ins and weekend-only bookings

• If demand dips, run a slight price adjustment to capture last-minute bookings

Smart hosting is flexible hosting. Stay agile, stay booked.

Thanks for reading — here’s to smarter, data-backed hosting!

– Hermioni from Airsmart