diff --git a/renovate.json b/renovate.json
index 2ae54f017..bd05f8750 100644
--- a/renovate.json
+++ b/renovate.json
@@ -5,5 +5,10 @@
   "ignorePaths": [
     "docs/**"
   ],
-  "labels": ["renovate"]
+  "labels": ["renovate"],
+  "packageRules": [{
+    "description": "Limit the aws sdk to monthly updates because otherwise it PRs every day",
+    "packageNames": ["com.amazonaws:aws-java-sdk-s3"],
+    "schedule": ["monthly"]
+  }]
 }