News Driest end to winter on record August recorded 16.4mm of rain, below the average August rainfall of 77.4mm. by . Published September 10, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! Despite the current wet weather Phillip Island has had the driest end to winter on record, with long-term weather watchers saying it's the driest they can remember. Updated September 04, 2025 3:07 am | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!