Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve

When is the best time to visit Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve?

By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are April, May, and June.

The warmest month is September, with average highs near 82°F (28°C); the coolest is February, near 75°F (24°C).

March is the wettest month, with about 3.7 in (94 mm) of precipitation in a typical March.

Typical weather, 25-year Meteorological and Solar Monthly & Annual Climatologies (January 2001 - December 2025). Data from NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project (CC BY 4.0)

Official facts

The Forest Service rates the wildfire hazard potential at Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve's mapped point moderate (2023 map); that is a measure of the land, not a forecast.

The nearest live USGS river gauge to Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve is Heeia Stream At Haiku Valley Nr Kaneohe, Oahu, HI (16275000), 1 km away.

Critical habitat: Crimson Hawaiian damselfly (endangered). Megalagrion leptodemas. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

More critical habitat: 22 more species. Haha, Haha, Haha, Haha, Haha, Haha, Haha, Kamakahala, Kaulu, Kopiko, Kuahiwi laukahi, No common name, No common name, No common name, No common name, No common name, No common name, No common name, No common name, Oceanic Hawaiian damselfly, Palai la`au, Wawae`iole.

Critical habitat: Ha`iwale (endangered). Cyrtandra kaulantha. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

Critical habitat: `Akoko (endangered). Euphorbia deppeana. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

Critical habitat: Ha`iwale (endangered). Cyrtandra subumbellata. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

Critical habitat: `Ohe`ohe (endangered). Polyscias gymnocarpa. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

Critical habitat: Ha`iwale (endangered). Cyrtandra sessilis. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

Critical habitat: Ha`iwale (endangered). Cyrtandra viridiflora. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

Critical habitat: `Akoko (endangered). Euphorbia rockii. Endangered Species Act critical habitat (final rule published 2012-09-18, 77 FR 57647), mapped at or near this park.

River or stream: Kapunahala Stream. Mapped at or near this park in the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Act critical habitat (FWS HQ ES Critical Habitat) · U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) · U.S. Geological Survey, National Water Information System · Dillon, Gregory K. 2023. Wildfire Hazard Potential for the United States (270-m), version 2023. 4th Edition. Forest Service Research Data Archive

At the park

• Photography scenic feature

What's on at Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve

The park's own calendar lists four dated events from August 17 to November 14, 2026, three different events in all.

November 2026 is the busiest month, with three events.

Two of the three one-day events fall on a weekend.

Everyday Heroes of Hawaiʻi is held on two dates.

Most listed start times are in the evening, from 3 pm to 7:30 pm.

One event needs a separate ticket.

Events

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Aug 17 – Nov 14, 2026 · Windward CC's Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program prepares students to provide quality care in long-term care and clinical settings. This 14 week program emphasizes professionalism, compassion, and cultural awareness…
• Everyday Heroes of Hawaiʻi Nov 7, 2026 · Presented by Hawaiʻi Conservatory of Performing Arts at Paliku Theatre November 6 - 15. Hawaiʻi Conservatory of Performing Arts continues to explore Hawaiʻi-based perspectives, inclusivity, and diversity by highlighting…
• Recreational Thrill Craft Operator Safety Education Nov 9, 2026 · Effective January 2005 all recreational thrill craft (personal watercraft) operators in Hawaii must complete this certification class on the safe use and operation of a thrill craft before operating in Hawaiian waters.

Parks nearby

• Kaau Crater Protected park · 5.8 mi
• Rocky Beach Beach · 104 mi
• Haleakalā National Park National park · 117 mi
• Haleakalā Wilderness Protected park · 117 mi
• Waiʻānapanapa State Park National park · 125 mi

Distances are in a straight line.