My husband and I lived in Saudi Arabia on the Gulf for five years. This time of year it's 117 degrees, 95 degree water and 95% humidity. Makes me understand why the folks over there were a tad cranky before A.C. MISERABLE climate.
I swore I would NEVER bellyache about hot weather again. And I haven't!
GLORIOUS WEATHER here with the fog, westerly winds and no bugs. Well, I saw an earwig the other day, after decades without seeing one. So, I just sprinkle around a little "snack" for them and voila all gone.
I spent a lot of time around the Gulf back in the 80’s and know exactly what you are describing. It astounds people that one can be standing on the edge of a desert and experience tropical conditions of heat and humidity.
You are correct! No wonder they’re such cranky bastards in that part of the world.