Which MacBook for the tropics?

I will be moving soon to the tropics (Jakarta, Indonesia) for a year and I want to buy a new MacBook for that. I am thinking of buying either the MacBook Pro 15" or the MacBook Air 13".
Which of these models would handle the extreme heat and humidity best? I will be working in a non-air conditioned environment with temperatures of over 35 degrees celcius (95+ Fahrenheit) and humidity of 90% and over.
I am worried whether the Air will be able to handle this kind of heat.
Most of the work will be development related with occasional video watching and some photo editing. Both machines in a normal environment would work well.
Thanks for any tips you can provide,
Johan

for the latest MacBook Air and Macbook Pro's the following apply
Electrical and operating requirements
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

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