diff --git a/etc/systemd/dnf-makecache.timer b/etc/systemd/dnf-makecache.timer
index 5efbb92abf..8f9173df6e 100644
--- a/etc/systemd/dnf-makecache.timer
+++ b/etc/systemd/dnf-makecache.timer
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=dnf makecache timer
+ConditionKernelCommandLine=!rd.live.image
 
 [Timer]
 OnBootSec=10min