diff --git a/.github/workflows/gh-ci.yaml b/.github/workflows/gh-ci.yaml
index 445854e..1e3e161 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/gh-ci.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/gh-ci.yaml
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/setup-python@v5.3.0
         with:
-          python-version: "3.12"
+          python-version: "3.11"
 
       - id: get-compatible-python
         uses: MDAnalysis/mdanalysis-compatible-python@main