diff --git a/crates/uv-python/src/installation.rs b/crates/uv-python/src/installation.rs
index d46643d21..35cbf9ce5 100644
--- a/crates/uv-python/src/installation.rs
+++ b/crates/uv-python/src/installation.rs
@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@ impl PythonInstallation {
             && client_builder.connectivity.is_online();
 
         if !downloads_enabled {
+            debug!("Python downloads are disabled. Skipping check for available downloads...");
             return Err(err);
         }